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Our client, a successful and established IT support company with nearly 100 staff requires a talented ICT consultant to be field based working across various sites in London. Delivering a high standard of technical support, your role will be to work with school staff to improve teaching and learning through ICT solutions. Working to a defined schedule and with the opportunity to do project work, you will enjoy the varied lifestyle and customer service that comes with such a role. Technologies vary but can include windows server, windows 10 desktop, mac, active directory, DNS, DHCP, group policy, wifi, AV and switching. You will also be adept at solving hardware related issues including dekstops, whiteboards, projectors, routers, cabling etc The package includes a good salary and the chance to join a large team, an oystercard to cover travel and other benefits Experience within the education sector, although not essential, is highly desirable. IT experience to at least a 1st and/or 2nd line level is essential. The ability to pass a DBS clearance is also essential. Please submit your details to me directly [email protected]

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We can go to £14ph paye or £19ph ltd for this position now, g suite is essential, cc4 highly advantageous

**bump** This role is really a systems manager type of role, but lovely school!!

We are looking for an IT field engineer to support primary schools in the East London area. This ongoing contract is paying between * £17 per hour (ltd or umbrella), £13ph (PAYE) negotiable on experience. Duties as ICT Technician will include user support, general maintenance, installing software, updating records, managing and maintaining school email accounts, installing/ reinstalling hardware and software and providing assistance with equipment. You need to be someone who enjoys and thrives with direct customer contact and be customer centric Someone with windows 10 desktop, server admin, whiteboard/smartboard, VLE, SIMS, DNS, DHCP and outlook experience would be an excellent candidate, it is essential to have CC4 experience and G suite (google apps for education) Please submit CV’s to [email protected]

Circa £30k to £33k + extensive benefits including 25 days hols and bank hols, great pension, lunches and gym. Our client, a prestigious independent school in North London, are looking for an IT Technician/Desktop Support to join their team. The school is situated in one of the most attractive and sought after areas of North London, only a short journey from Central London. The classrooms are equipped with leading-edge technology to support teaching and learning. The school is fully networked, providing high-speed internet connectivity to the whole community. The recent implementation of IPads for classroom use and by teachers has run parallel with the installation of a business-grade Wi-Fi network. Main Responsibility: - Providing first-class, customer focused IT support across a diverse and challenging user community. - Building and updating operating systems and applications images for desktop and laptop computers - Creating user network and email accounts, including ensuring new accounts are members of appropriate security and distribution groups. - Provide customers face-to-face support to resolve IT-related queries - Updating the service desk system with progress, managing communication with customers through to completion of incidents. - Updating and maintaining documentation Essential Criteria: - Experience of support technologies such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, SIMS, Firefly, IPads/IOS, SCCM and Office 365 - Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters in a simple language to staff and pupils - Good numeracy and literacy skills - Ability to work well as a member of a team - Self-motivated - Be friendly and polite Desirable Criteria: - An honors degree in a relevant subject - Experience in working in the education sector Interview date: around 19th October 2017

University College School (UCS) is one of the leading independent day schools in the UK. Operating as three linked schools sites in Hampstead, it educates 1200 students from age 3 to 18 across three sites. The main aims of the school are the pursuit of academic excellence with a strong ethos of independent thought and individual judgment and Education Support Professionals has been retained to source their next Head of ICT. The role of Head of IT is to be responsible for the strategic development and daily management of effective ICT systems including hardware and software. To manage ICT personnel and effective liaison with all stakeholders. To compile and manage the ICT budget ensuring best value in all purchases. To ensure compliance in all areas of ICT and Data Protection. To qualify for this position you will still haver excellent technical skills, be adept at running a VMWare and/or HyperV environment, EMC SAN, VLANS, Fibre and managing Cisco switches and layer 3 networks and Windows. You may also have skills in SQL commands, Linux, SIMS internally hosted, Firefly, 365, google apps, Mac server and iMacs, chromebooks, ipads, voip telephony, meraki and a host of other education specific softwares and hardwares You will also have strong management experience, leading the service, providing all necessary training and helping the network manager direct a well-grounded ICT team across the 3 sites. Working closely with the Headmaster, Deputy Heads and other key senior teaching staff to work collaboratively to devise and deliver the ICT strategy. You will report directly into the Director of Operations, have governance and have full budget responsibility. You may have qualifications including VCP, CCNA, ITIL (fits), Prince 2, MCP, MCSE etc but these need to be backed up with relevant and recent practical experience. You will be the ultimate technical authority within the school. Expected closing date of the 6th October with initial interviews w/b 9th October. Candidates are requested to email their CV only to [email protected] for initial consideration and entry into the pre-selection process.

As retained recruitment partners ESP are seeking to appoint a Data Manager with the technical knowledge, educational experience and customer support skills to manage the data related services and lead a small team to drive innovative and efficient use of technology within the school. The British International School, Riyadh caters for students aged 3-18. 50% of students are British but over 50 nationalities are represented within the student body. The school is accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). The recent British School overseas inspection described the BIS curriculum as “outstanding” and states that “students demonstrate outstanding attitudes, behaviour and personal development. They take a pleasure in their own success and that of others”. In a recent confidential survey staff overwhelmingly stated that they enjoy working at the school. We now seek to add to our team a well qualified Information systems manager / sims manager / data manager / Web services manager. The ideal candidate will: • have excellent computing skills, able to easily manage and analyse data using MS Excel; • have a depth of experience using and supporting Capita SIMS software; • be skilled in, or willing to learn about, the construction and maintenance of school timetables; • understand the purpose of a VLE (preferable FROG) and be able to guide and support staff in making the most of the software tools available; • have experience of creating and implementing assessment tracking systems; • possess ability to work under pressure and to respond to rapidly changing priorities and demands; • be customer focused; • show evidence of excellent leadership and project management skills; • understand and appreciate the role of social media in marketing and public relations; • have an abundance of good humour and initiative. The successful candidate will: • manage the Helpdesk, MIS & Website systems, supporting over 3000 users; • embrace change and plan, deliver and review new innovative systems to improve efficiency; • provide a regular schedule of training and develop resources to support staff learning; • keep the school’s leadership team informed of new uses of technology in education; • be self-motivated and enjoy working flexibly in a busy environment To apply for this position please submit your cv to [email protected] for initial review. The school are looking to hire someone by February next year although they reserve the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate applies. ESP are managing the recruitment process from the UK including initial pre-screen interviews and technical tests as appropriate. The package includes generous salary and overseas allowance for an initial 2 year contract, free education for up to 2 children, car loan, training, medical cover, transport, accommodation, insurance and assistance in many areas like visa’s etc

We require candidates for a leading managed service provider supporting schools in the Norfolk region. You will need your own vehicle but mileage will be paid between sites. You will have a strong understanding of ICT networks and software’s including windows server, windows 7 and 10 deskptops, tablets, dns, dhcp, wireless technologies etc Experience of working with schools is highly advantageous and a previous DBS clearance is essential. Windows qualifications like MCP, MCSE or MCSA would be highly advantageous. The client is a microsoft gold partner so a well renowned organisation with excellent internal support and process’ Start asap, could turn into a permanent post if desired at @ £25k (again neg) Get in touch asap [email protected]

WE have another week to accept candidates for this role, if you have just finished an apprenticeship then this could be a great prospect for your first full time job in IT

One of our clients is a school support company, based in the midlands with 100's of schools buying into ICT, MIS, Broadband services etc, requires a technician with experience of supporting IT networks, ideally from working in schools. The main location of work is one of their secondary schools in the Gloucester area, however you will on occasion be required to cover other schools so a car owner a driver is essential. As well as working in the school you will be part of a larger company with opportunities to progress in the company and take on more responsibility over time as well as training etc The main school has a good mix of windows technology and all the usual secondary hardware and software so a good understanding of a secondary network would be great, technologies may include (although not essential to this post) windows server, windows 10, mac's, active directory, dns, dhcp, vmware, hyper-v, meru, cisco, citrix, san, exchange, 365 etc Immediate start for the right person!

Really interesting all through school based in East London, with good transport links, requires an interim contractor capable of managing the network during term time and through the holidays including some summer project work. You will need to have strong technical understanding of a range of technologies including windows software from server 2008 to 2016, VMware VM’s, Cisco switching, Ruckus Wireless, Desktops with Windows 10. Experience with other education specific products like Touchscreens Whiteboards, Cashless Catering, Papercut, Ipads, Imacs (Sierra), Gsuite, Google Education would be highly advantageous. You will work closely with the IT education lead and direct the day to day activities of several front line IT staff. This is a cover role which may go perm in the autumn term. This is a contract which will fall under IR35. The negotiable fees payable are around £150 per day PAYE, £175 to Ltd company (PSC) and £200 per day via umbrella companies. Please email me at [email protected]

Friendly, exceptionally assessed, Independent school aiming at providing an all-round education to pupils with high aspirations, requires a technician to join its well-funded and supportive team. You will be tasked with providing excellent 1st and 2nd line support via the helpdesk and in classroom, supporting a wide range of current hardware and software products, including Windows and MAC, AV, Server, DNS, DHCP, IP, whiteboards, projectors, peripherals, wireless etc You will have good knowledge of supporting enterprise systems via ITIL methodology, ideally have degree or similar academic qualifications and/or CCNA, MCP, MCITP etc, able to communicate technical issues to non-technical staff in a calm helpful way

We are currently recruiting for an Audio Visual IT technician for a large prestigious independent School covering ages 3-18 with 3 sites based in North London with excellent transport links. This excellent school has all the latest technology and always keep up to date. Your role as AV Technician is to ensure that the Schools audio-visual facilities are fully able to support teaching, learning and management functions across the organisation. Your main responsibilities will include supporting audio visual services throughout the foundation including hands on maintenance, arranging repairs, leasing with third party support suppliers, working with the AV manager in scheduling and implementation of all AV requests on the Service Desk, preparing materials and equipment in classrooms and setting up taking down and operating AV equipment as and when required. You will also be required to maintain the safety, security and good working order of equipment and materials, to provide support to other members of the IT services support team including installations, maintenance and monitoring of hardware and software, develop IT systems and training staff and students on the use of the schools systems. We are looking for someone with well-developed IT skills including Microsoft office suite, Audio visual experience including sound, video, stage lighting and interactive whiteboards/smartboards. This position is paying between £24,000 - £27,000 dependant on experience plus benefits such as 25 days holiday, complimentary lunch, pension scheme and access to fitness and swimming facilities. Get your cv to me asap for review

We are currently recruiting for IT Support Technician for University College School based in Hampstead. This is a large prestigious school with 3 sites covering pre-prep to six form. This role is primarily based at the upper school in the core IT team reporting into the network manager and covering the 9am to 5pm shift. We are looking for a 1st/2nd line technician / service desk / helpdesk / desktop engineer, ideally with education sector experience, with an analytical approach to problem solving and willing to learn and progress. Main tasks and responsibilities will include, administrating Microsoft Active Directory including group policies, installing and configuring hardware and software across the foundation, maintaining and assisting in managing class sets of iPads / laptops, creating and maintaining documentation for common support procedures, maintaining the central asset inventory, meeting the demands of various departments across the foundation, assisting in maintaining AV equipment, provide a basic level of training to support staff, identify training requirements amongst teaching staff and to provide a limited support service to staff home computers. We require a candidate with the skills and ability to work in a team and on their own, troubleshoot with a strategic and analytical approach, in depth understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and Open Directory, understanding of LDAP, experience with Microsoft technologies including Windows 10, understanding IP networking, switches and cabling and it would be advantageous if you have experience of Apple hardware and software. This position is paying £22-£25k dependent on experience plus and excellent benefits packages including, free lunches, gym membership, private health and an awesome pension scheme. ESP has been selected to recruit on an exclusive basis for the school, expected closing date for applications will be 10th March with interviews to be held on the 17th March Please get your details over to me at [email protected]

Outstanding academy school in the Fulham area requires an Information systems manager to maintain operational successes within a core windows network as well as work with the Bursar and SLT on driving IT strategy and best practice and value. The school enjoys an excellent location in the heart of West London and day to day operations run well. Principally a Dell operation there are a small number of IT suites and 5 host servers run VMware, HP core switching and NAS drives, cisco wifi throughoutand even an imac suite with mac server. As well as this they have SIMS, IWB’s, Google GSuite and some Clevertouch boards. Experience with these technologies would be advantageous and although you do not necessarily need education support experience it would also be advantageous. You will be managing 1 technician and will be involved in the hiring of this post once settled in. This could be the perfect role for someone looking to move up from assistant manager where you have had significant interim manager experience in recent past Additionally you will develop and implement a strategic plan for the schools ICT, ensuring capability but also planning for future changes in delivery of services and tying in with educational outcomes. Understanding of project managements (poss through Prince2) and service delivery with ITIL or FITS would also be advantageous. You may have Microsoft or VMware qualifications like MCSE, MCITP or VCA alongside strong practical experience. Please come to me directly for further details [email protected]

We are currently recruiting for an ICT Technician/ IT Technician/1st/ 2nd line support field engineer for a large Educational IT support company based in Yorkshire. You will be reporting to the Technical Services Manager. Your role as ICT Technician will be to provide a range of high quality technical support services to the company’s client base delivered through onsite and remote means. Your duties will include, undertaking telephone and remote support on the 1st line helpdesk, travel to customer sites as and when necessary for repairs, maintaining and installing equipment or to deliver training when required. You will be required to complete site visit forms for all onsite support calls, to support in the build and commissioning of new equipment including servers, workstations, laptops, ipads, whiteboards etc. You will be required to advise customers on appropriate technical solutions to meet their educational needs and where necessary assist in the sourcing of equipment to fulfil these needs. Experience might include desktop/server computing, Microsoft windows server, Exchange, SAN/LAN/WAN/Wifi, Microsoft office, VLE, learning environment, SIMS and smartboards. This position will require travel within the West Yorkshire area, this position is paying between £22-£24k neg plus mileage and other benefits. Please get in touch with me directly for more details!

Unfortunately the technician who took this role has found something much closer to home so this role is back available again, please sned your details to [email protected]

*bump* sorry just realised I put £30K in the subject and it is £25K, my mistake, what this school is really looking for is someone probably working in a 1st/2nd line role in another school who gets tasked with, and enjoys, updating websites and other digital educational content no previous experience of firefly is necessary BTW

We are currently recruiting for a Digital Media Technician for an outstanding educational establishment and charity in the Camden area. The Digital Media Technician will work with the Assistant Headteacher. The role will include duties such as developing the school website, social media, online virtual learning tool and multimedia output within the school to provide a consistent and up to date brand message promoting the school. Responsibilities will include responsibility for maintaining Firefly, responsibility for training staff in the use of Firefly, responsibility for digitising teaching resources as and when required, help maintain and design the school website, maintain the school twitter feed including promoting key events and during school holidays assisting the IT department with installation and upgrade of IT infrastructure. In order to apply for this position it is essential you are educated to GCSE level or equivalent, have experience of working with websites, experience of working with digital content, experience of using Adobe Photoshop or equivalent image editing for preparing content before publishing online, ability to produce reports, spreadsheets and briefings. Excellent written, graphic and verbal communication skills and ability to manage own workload, work autonomously on own initiative and learn while working where the need arises. This position is paying around the £25k mark plus and excellent benefits package including staff pension scheme and lunch. I have a huge amount of experience placing staff into this school so if you have any questions please get in touch [email protected]

ICT Manager East London Full Time Contact – January 2017 start Salary negotiable dependent on experience Job Description We are working with an East London based dynamic academy that has been established just over three years to secure a contract ICT Manager to join them from January 2017. You will hold responsibility for the academies IT support – this is a new post as the school has previously outsourced all IT support to an external IT support company so the priority is to set strong in-house ICT foundations that that the school can build its IT provision upon. Reporting into the Principal your position will involve designing and recommending medium and long term IT strategies to keep the school up to date with developments in IT, ensuring all IT systems are fully operational and responding to student and staff IT queries. Other duties include designing, implementing and managing the network infrastructure and security and backup systems, manage the schools range of hardware, keeping inventory of hardware, maintain schools internet access, emails and filtering, keep the school website up to date, support the VLE systems as required and maintain users and provide training as necessary. The Package This is a full time ongoing contract to start in January 2017 that could lead to permanent work for the right candidate. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience. Job Requirements Experience of working within a school ICT manager position – MSCE or CCNA qualifications are desirable however not essential. If you feel you hold the necessary experience to be considered for this position please forward your CV for immediate consideration to [email protected] Should you have any queries or require any further information in relation to this position please call Carly Wootton on 020 8559 2077.

**bump** This role is actually more like 50% support of technical aspects of sims including solus upgrades etc and 50% standard tech support of the internal networks of the business, so virtualisation, windows server, sql server etc is really key Interviews this and next friday

Our independent school client is based near Hounslow. The senior school for boys aged 11-18 is partnered with a prep and pre-school for boys aged 3-11 and girls aged 3-7. The school is highly ranked in the independence schools tables for GCSE results in 2016. Along with the school’s academic excellence it also offers a range of extracurricular activities that take advantage of their excellent facilities such as a state of the art 3G all weather football pitch. The school aims to get the best from its pupils academically whilst preparing them for their futures outside of school life. Systems administrator will be responsible for 3rd line support as well as providing occasional 1st and 2nd line support as well as mapping requirements for new IT projects and deputising for the IT operations manager. This is a highly technical role for somebody with at least five years’ experience, ideally from the education sector. This role will be key to integrating systems, implementing security policies, insuring software licensing, analysing and capacity planning as well as developing budget proposals, monitoring core IT systems and reporting to management. Candidates will have an in depth knowledge of virtualisation, windows server, active directory, cloud based services, firewall and filtering, network services including DHCP, DNS, LDAP, wireless and VPN. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to remain technical but have an input into IT strategy as well as working with a strong support team. Please send your detail to [email protected]