MattGibson

The purpose of this role is to provide first and second line support for IT systems within a school, ensuring their smooth operation in a professional and timely manner. In support of the IT Lead and Regional Service Delivery Manager, play a key role in providing technical support to the school and ensuring the optimum operation of the IT network and associated technology, in line with the Trust's IT strategic vision maximising the learning opportunities of all students, and the business continuity of the trust. This post will be based at Epsom and Ewell High School, Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, however, travel to other Trust schools may be required. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Apply Online: Current vacancies - Bourne Education Trust Careers EEH IT Technician - Job Pack June 26.pdf

Hi all, I’m doing a bit of fact-finding and would really appreciate hearing how other schools are managing their staff shared drives. In particular, I’m interested in how you handle structure and permissions. For example: Do you allow staff to create folders at the root of the shared drive, or is that locked down? Do you enforce a standard folder structure (e.g. by department like Science, English, Maths), or let departments/staff organise things themselves? Who typically manages the content and structure within departments – IT, HoDs, or someone else? How are you handling permissions – open access within departments, or more granular (read/write/restricted areas)? Have you found a good balance between keeping things tidy vs giving staff flexibility? I’m reviewing our current setup and trying to decide whether to move towards a more controlled, structured approach or keep things a bit more flexible. Would be great to hear what’s working well for you (and equally anything you’ve tried that didn’t go so well!). Thanks in advance 👍

We are seeking a Regional Service Delivery Manager to lead the technical support and IT provision of a regional cluster of schools, playing a key part in the development and implementation of the Trust’s IT strategic vision and road-map, covering curriculum, business management and administration areas; with associated short, medium and long term plans. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Should you wish to speak in more detail about the role please contact Kayley Bell, Trust PA and HR Administrator on [email protected]. Apply: Current vacancies - Bourne Education Trust Careers

The purpose of this role is to provide first and second line support for IT systems within a school, ensuring their smooth operation in a professional and timely manner. In support of the IT Lead and Regional Service Delivery Manager, play a key role in providing technical support to the school and ensuring the optimum operation of the IT network and associated technology, in line with the Trust's IT strategic vision maximising the learning opportunities of all students, and the business continuity of the trust. This post will be based at Kings International College in Camberley, however, travel to other Trust schools may be required. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Apply Online: Current vacancies - Bourne Education Trust Careers

The purpose of this role is to provide first and second line support for IT systems within a school, ensuring their smooth operation in a professional and timely manner. In support of the IT Lead and Regional Service Delivery Manager, play a key role in providing technical support to the school and ensuring the optimum operation of the IT network and associated technology, in line with the Trust's IT strategic vision maximising the learning opportunities of all students, and the business continuity of the trust. This post will be based at Kings International College in Camberley, however, travel to other Trust schools may be required. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Apply Online: Current vacancies - Bourne Education Trust Careers

The purpose of this role is to provide first and second line support for IT systems within a school, ensuring their smooth operation in a professional and timely manner. In support of the IT Lead and Regional Service Delivery Manager, play a key role in providing technical support to the school and ensuring the optimum operation of the IT network and associated technology, in line with the Trust's IT strategic vision maximising the learning opportunities of all students, and the business continuity of the trust. This post will be based at Hampton High, Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HB, however, travel to other Trust schools may be required. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Should you wish to speak in more detail about the role please contact Kayley Bell, Trust PA and HR Administrator on [email protected]. Apply Online: https://careers.bourne.education/careers-search/current-vacancies/item/416/it-technician

We are seeking a Regional Service Delivery Manager to lead the technical support and IT provision of a regional cluster of schools, playing a key part in the development and implementation of the Trust’s IT strategic vision and road-map, covering curriculum, business management and administration areas; with associated short, medium and long term plans. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Should you wish to speak in more detail about the role please contact Kayley Bell, Trust PA and HR Administrator on [email protected]. Apply: https://careers.bourne.education/careers-search/current-vacancies/item/406/regional-service-delivery-manager

The purpose of this role is to provide first and second line support for IT systems within a school, ensuring their smooth operation in a professional and timely manner. In support of the IT Lead and Regional Service Delivery Manager, play a key role in providing technical support to the school and ensuring the optimum operation of the IT network and associated technology, in line with the Trust's IT strategic vision maximising the learning opportunities of all students, and the business continuity of the trust. This post will be based at Hampton High, Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HB, however, travel to other Trust schools may be required. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Should you wish to speak in more detail about the role please contact Kayley Bell, Trust PA and HR Administrator on [email protected]. Apply Online: https://careers.bourne.education/careers-search/current-vacancies/item/416/it-technician

We are seeking a Regional Service Delivery Manager to lead the technical support and IT provision of a regional cluster of schools, playing a key part in the development and implementation of the Trust’s IT strategic vision and road-map, covering curriculum, business management and administration areas; with associated short, medium and long term plans. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Should you wish to speak in more detail about the role please contact Kayley Bell, Trust PA and HR Administrator on [email protected]. Apply: https://careers.bourne.education/careers-search/current-vacancies/item/406/regional-service-delivery-manager

The purpose of this role is to provide first and second line support for IT systems within a school, ensuring their smooth operation in a professional and timely manner. In support of the IT Lead and Regional Service Delivery Manager, play a key role in providing technical support to the school and ensuring the optimum operation of the IT network and associated technology, in line with the Trust's IT strategic vision maximising the learning opportunities of all students, and the business continuity of the trust. This post will be based at Hampton High, Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3HB, however, travel to other Trust schools may be required. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Should you wish to speak in more detail about the role please contact Kayley Bell, Trust PA and HR Administrator on [email protected]. Apply Online: https://careers.bourne.education/careers-search/current-vacancies/item/416/it-technician

We are seeking a Regional Service Delivery Manager to lead the technical support and IT provision of a regional cluster of schools, playing a key part in the development and implementation of the Trust’s IT strategic vision and road-map, covering curriculum, business management and administration areas; with associated short, medium and long term plans. At Bourne Education Trust, we believe in the power of technology to enhance education and empower students and staff alike. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with innovative teaching methods is at the core of our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive, and teachers can excel in their professional endeavours. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the impact technology can have on education. Your ability to innovate, problem-solve, and collaborate with a diverse group of educators and support staff will be essential to your success and to the success of our Trust community. We hope that the job application pack will give you an insight into our organisation and provide you with detailed information about the role you are applying for. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and consider how your unique skills and experiences align with our needs and goals. Should you wish to speak in more detail about the role please contact Kayley Bell, Trust PA and HR Administrator on [email protected]. Apply: https://careers.bourne.education/careers-search/current-vacancies/item/406/regional-service-delivery-manager

Where can we purchase the Halo detectors, recommendations?

Does anyone know what the minimum age requirement there is for students to use Chat GTP, and whether or not schools should be looking at obtaining parental consent?

Can anyone recommend software for redacting other students out of CCTV footage?

Role: IT Field Engineer Subject: IT Type: Permanent Closing Date: Applications will be considered on receipt Start Date: ASAP Job Reference: ITFBET0921 Location: Woking area https://www.bourne.education/391/current-vacancies/career/1103/it-field-engineer

Morning all, Does anyone have any experience with extracting the assessment data from Arbor to 4 Matrix? I have tried to make a custom report which half-works but not very practical moving forwards, e.g. the report needs to be heavily edited every time. If there is another Arbor school out there that is extracting data to 4 Matrix please could you share your experience or the methods you are using?

I couldn't think of anything worse! Since Iris has been buying up every educational company all our schools use, we have had nothing but poor service, when you do get through to someone, they have no idea about the software you are asking for support with and say that we called the wrong number. It's a real shame this has happened, some of the software/companies were great before the takeover. Wouldn't recommend any under the Iris group! My only real shock is that they haven't taken over Capita SIMS!

Hi Everyone, We are a MAT and all our schools are connected using the same WAN so we have visibility of each site. Slowly working towards a single domain. Does anyone know if we can have one SOLUS 3 server that can manage the updates for multiple SIMS servers around the trust. We are not using SOLUS for updating clients as we use SCCM for this. I can see you can add multiple DBs within the console but when it comes to File Server & Document Management Server it only allows you to have one entry. Any advise would be much appreciated.

Bourne Education Trust (BET) is looking to recruit an experienced IT Field Engineer to join a team of 13 IT staff supporting its 16 schools. BET is an exciting place to work and one that values IT highly, having invested in its own data centre, offering central broadband, data backups, firewall, internet filtering, print management, wi-fi management and telephony services. All schools are, or will shortly be on the BET single domain, allowing a uniform experience for staff in all the schools, plus streamlined management of IT policies and improved data security. This post arises as a result of growth of the Trust, having doubled in size in the last three years and with several schools lined up to join in the next few months. This is a unique opportunity to join our forward thinking, dynamic trust. Further information about the role can be found within the attached job description. All applicants must complete an application form, CVs will not be accepted. https://www.bourne.education/391/current-vacancies/career/1103/it-field-engineer

Best I’ve found so far!

Old thread but....Did anyone have any good reports to share?

Completely agree with everything above. For me open source was great when you are one school and you were always onsite to resolve any issues if the system went down. When working for a MAT and you are responsible for multiple schools it’s sensible to look at a paid solution where you can lean on the external support it comes with.

Yes, we went with ITGlue. It is expensive but I do feel its worth they money (although I'd like it to be cheaper!) We had a trial of Passportal Ocular Docs, it was good and had the added functionality of changing passwords at intervals such as you domain admin account but in terms of documentation at the time was lacking compared to IT Glue. Ours is used across all 12 schools, when we on-board a new school as part of them joining the trust they need to document all information into IT Glue. There's a full audit trail should you need to see who's viewed or changed anything, we are also using the integration with Datto and that seem to be working well. Most of the assets are templated but fully customizable, let me know if you need anything else. Regards Matt

Hi Everyone, I know this is an old thread from a couple of years ago but was wondering if anything has moved on since then or if anyone is doing anything different? We can now cover this off in school by using products such as Impero however this does not work when they are at home accessing OWA. Regards Matt

The Bourne Education Trust is currently seeking an IT Field Engineer to work across several schools within the multi-academy trust. Your main role will be: To ensure the smooth running of IT systems providing first and second line support To work with the Trust’s IT lead to ensure that the IT hardware and software is of the highest possible quality to maximise the learning opportunities of all students To provide technical support to our schools and external customers relating to the operation of the IT network and associated technology in order to maximise the learning opportunities of all students To use and develop the appropriate software to ensure maximum efficiency across schools To ensure the maintenance of the school hardware. This is a unique opportunity to join our forward thinking, dynamic trust. Further information about the role can be found within the attached job description. All applicants must complete an application form, CVs will not be accepted. Welcome to Bourne Education Trust