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Academy Trust IT Operations Manager Start date: Required to start as soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £44,428 This is an opportunity for an outstanding Academy IT Operations Manager, to join a beacon of excellence in girls’ education. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual eager to make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision for the thriving academies. The Academy IT Operations Manager is a wide and varied role, taking in IT systems management, monitoring and support across the Academies. This role joins the existing IT Systems team at the academies. BHSA and Belvedere academies are sponsored by the Girls’ Day School Trust, and are, and will continue to be, a highly successful centres of education where every student matters, where expectations of all members of our community are high and where personal achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after. We promise the highest level of academic provision alongside an extensive programme of enrichment activities, and all within a friendly and supportive family environment. The academies place a high value on CPD and supports all staff in accessing top quality training. For full details and an application pack please visit: www.birkenheadhigh.gdst.net Completed applications can be emailed directly to: [email protected] Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th January 2024 (9.00am)Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 17th January 2024

[TD="class: erq_searchv4_heading1, colspan: 4"]Head of ICT Operations & Development [TD="class: erq_searchv4_heading3 targetLink, colspan: 4"]Required immediately Full time 36 hours per week Grade 5: £42,500 - £56,000 dependent on experience Sydenham High School is seeking to appoint an experienced ICT professional to join our ICT department and to lead on the delivery of the school¿s ICT strategy. The appointed candidate will be responsible for the delivering an in-house ICT helpdesk support service to the school and will be responsible for the management, installation, maintenance, availability and integrity of the Schools ICT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong ICT technical background, with proven experience of server and network infrastructure and experience in the design of ICT systems. Expert understanding of ICT hardware and software and an awareness of project management methodology are equally important. Why Sydenham High School Sydenham High School, established in 1887, is an independent day school for girls from 4-18 with over 720 pupils. The school is part of The Girls¿ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women. Starting salary will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include: Competitive salaries and pay progressionAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsGenerous pension schemesFree life assurance benefitFree school lunchesA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools For more details please contact [email protected] or the School Office on 0208 557 7000. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged. Applications should be received no later than 9am on Friday 30 June 2023. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included GDST are committed to the safeguarding of and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure Click here for further details. Apply here: https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=029007

We are looking for a technical expert to join our School Support and Infrastructure team. The role is an escalation point for our schools and looks after our core infrastructure. It’s a 12-month role in an exciting team with a fantastic group of colleagues, and maybe the best coffee machine ever! (tea is also available). Apply here: https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=001922

We are looking for two dynamic and customer-focused School Technical Specialist. These are 3rd./4th line support roles supporting a cluster of our schools and maintaining our core infrastructure. We need someone who has strong G-Suite admin skills, along with experience of supporting a large enterprise organisation. Based in our fantastic new office in Victoria we offer a great employment package, including competitive salary, generous pension, 30 days leave, and one of the best office coffee machines you will find. There are two positions available: 1) 12m Fixed term contract: https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=001542 2) Permanent role: https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=001562 If you are interested in both, please apply for one, and state which roles you are applying for in your covering letter. These are brilliant roles in a very successful team.

The role: We are seeking a talented ITS School Technical Specialist to join our ITS team at GDST. The role will be responsible for bringing technical specialist expertise to the GDST across a broad range of technologies. The role will act as 3rd line technical support for a select group of schools, primarily liaising with Network Managers and Digital Education Schools Partner(s) to understand and resolve issues in a timely manner. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and monitoring the GDST ITS systems and consulting on any solutions relating to particular specialisms. We seek someone with experience working as part of a technical team providing direct support to end users and who is able to present technical information to a technical and non-technical audience. You will have proven experience of delivering customer focused ITS service and, a strong technical understanding of ITS systems. About GDST The GDST (Girls' Day School Trust) is the UK's leading network of independent girls’ schools, with over 3,500 staff, and nearly 19,000 students between the ages of three and 18. As a charity that owns and runs a network of 23 schools and two academies in England and Wales, it reinvests all its income in its schools. Founded in 1872, the GDST has a long history of pioneering innovation in the education of girls, and is the largest single educator of girls in the UK (and the UK’s largest educational charity). Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: - Competitive salaries and pay progression - Access to extensive professional development opportunities - Training grants for qualifications - Generous pension schemes - Free life assurance benefit - A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools - Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans - A Cycle to Work scheme - Competitive terms and conditions of employment Apply here: https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/its-school-technical-specialist Interviews will take place on 19th February 2019 **APPROVED**

The role: Fixed Term Maternity Cover The GDST are looking for an exciting and experienced IT project manager. Reporting to the Implementation Manager, they will lead the delivery of a range of IT projects. With a clear focus on delivery and cost management the post holder will be responsible for the complete project delivery lifecycle, from requirements gathering to project delivery and lesson learned. They will have will work across the ITS team, and liaise closely with school ITS and Senior Leaders. The production of status reports, and project tracking will be vital in the success of this role. About GDST: The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. There are over 16,000 pupils in its 23 independent schools and two academies throughout England and Wales; all but two of these educate pupils from the age of three or four through to 18. Founded in 1872, the GDST has a long history of pioneering innovation in the education of girls, and is the largest single educator of girls in the UK. ITS is a vital part of GDST’s excellent educational offer to its pupils. The ITS team is responsible for the shared ICT platforms both at Head Office and across the school network. Project teams undertake large-scale group-wide projects such as the implementation of enterprise wireless. Please visit: https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/it-project-manager for more details **APPROVED**

We are looking for an experienced IT professional to join our School Support & Infrastructure Team. The focus of this team is on delivering specialist expertise to the GDST across a broad range of technologies and providing 3rd line support to schools. The School Support & Infrastructure Team consists of four School Technical Specialists, a Network & Communications Manager and a Support Technician. You will also be expected to manage relationships with school staff and 3rd party suppliers. Each Technical School Specialist is assigned a cluster of schools to work with and acts as the escalation point for any technical issues. Building relationships with the schools is key to the role to ensure the best level of support can be offered whilst allowing the schools to develop their individual IT strategies. Technical School Specialists may also have areas of expertise, which may be called upon by other members of the wider ITS Team. We have a wide technical platform, with schools invested in Apple, Google, and Microsoft technologies; you will need to be agnostic to them all. Previous experience of working in education is desirable, but not essential. This is an exciting time to join a progressive and evolving team, taking on the challenges of ensuring we have the right systems to support the education of our girls and schools. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a great working environment, generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities and 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Please visit our website to download an application form: https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/school-technical-specialist Deadline for Applications: 12:00 on 18th December 2017 Interviews: Friday 5th January 2018 GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applications must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking for a bright, dynamic and flexible Business Data Analyst to work within our business systems team. The ITS function at the GDST has recently undertaken a review and are expanding the services we offer, with this new post and team being created as a result. Working in a team of 3 (this role, a Business Analysts and the Business Systems & Data Manager), the focus will be on improving the processing analysis and usage of the diverse data flows within the GDST. You will have a very strong background in business systems used with in schools, Capita SIMS being core. You will be key in researching, proposing, designing, implementation and testing of new services. Working with our schools’ administration and teaching staff as well as with the head office teams, you will ensure that we have appropriate and efficient business systems that improve our efficiency, enhance our competitiveness and ensure we comply with all relevant legislation. You will be prepared to get ‘hands-on’ with the data and collate information from various sources to answer the immediate needs of the organisation. This could be a good role for someone who is currenlty a school data manager and looking to expand their role. As a school data expert you will also be ready to offer schools expert guidance on how they are recording and utilising their data. Our business systems are based both in house and in the cloud, using largely a Microsoft (Office 365) platform. We are looking for people with a broad knowledge and expertise of these technologies, with a desire to keep learning new skills. The likely candidate could be an experience School Data Manager looking to expand their skill and horizon. Previous experience of SIMS is essential. Flexibility will be a key requirement of the job with the ability to supply the immediate needs of the business while developing the future solutions. This is an exciting time to join a progressive and evolving team, taking on the challenges of ensuring we have the right systems to support the business and enhance the education of our girls. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a great working environment, generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities and 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays). To apply for this role please visit our website and download the recruitment pack and application form: https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/schools-business-data-analyst Closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 5th January GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applications must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Apply at: https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/implementation-manager We are looking for an experienced IT professional to lead our Implementation Team. This is a new function within the Information Technology Services team at the Trust Office. The focus is on delivering technical projects across the organisation. Some of these are “IT” initiated projects and some are the technical elements of wider organisational change projects. The implementation team consists of a project manager and two technical specialists. You will also be expected to manage external contractors and third parties engaged on a project-by-project basis. Our project landscape is a complex one with multiple-interconnecting projects all being delivered at the same time. A strong ability to prioritise work is essential. You will need to be able to focus on the details of project delivery, whilst also setting the pace and direction of change. However, this is not a project or programme manager role, you will need to be hands-on with the technical side of project delivery. Therefore, technical ability and a track record of delivering technical projects are essential. We have a wide technical platform, with schools invested in Apple, Google, and Microsoft technologies, you will need to be agnostic to them all. Previous experience of working in education is desirable, but not essential. This is an exciting time to join a progressive and evolving team, taking on the challenges of ensuring we have the right systems to support the education of our students.

Visit: https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/schools-technology-manager to apply. Schools Technology Manager @ The Girls' Day School Trust The role: We are looking for an experienced IT expert to head up our Schools Technology Team. This is a new function within the Information Technology Service team at the GDST. The team will work with schools on a daily basis to ensure that they are getting the best use from the technology solutions available. Acting as a consultant you will guide the teams in setting their technology path and future direction of travel. We are looking for someone with a strong educational background, maybe as a former teacher or as a school digital leader. The ideal candidate will have credibility with both school teaching staff and technical staff. The GDST has put digital learning at the heart of its agenda, and this role is key in delivering this successfully. Diplomacy and collaboration are essential in this role; it is all about helping our schools to use technologies to the best of their ability, it’s about helping schools learn how to do it, rather than doing it for them. We have a wide technical platform, with schools invested in Apple, Google, and Microsoft technologies, you will need to be agnostic to them all. This role can be home-based or based out of our Trust Office (London). It is expected that the post holder will spend 1 day a week in the Trust Office, and the rest either in school or working from home. This is an exciting time to join a progressive and evolving team, taking on the challenges of ensuring we have the right systems to support the education of our girls and schools. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a great working environment, generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities and 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 31st July. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 9th August. Visit: https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/schools-technology-manager to apply.

The Girls' Day School Trust https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/information-security-governance-manager We are looking for an experienced Information Security and Governance expert. Based primarily at our Trust office in central London (with frequent visits to our schools), you will take ownership of the security of our central systems and data ensuring compliance against legislative and best practice requirements. You will also work closely with our schools and network of data champions to ensure that we offer the highest levels of protection for the data we hold. We are looking for someone who can take a balanced risk-based approach to data security, who wants to be part of a growing team, helping to shape the future of ITS at the Trust. The GDST has put digital learning at the heart of its agenda, and this role is key in delivering this successfully. We see this role as part technical and part policy based. One day you will be evaluating a new product for data security, and the next day you could be helping a school understand their obligations under Data protection laws. It is expected that this role will be heavily involved in our journey to GDPR compliance so experience in this area would be advantageous. This is an exciting time to join a progressive and evolving team, taking on the challenges of ensuring we have the right systems to support the education of our girls and schools. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a great working environment, generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities and 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). For further information including job description, please refer to the recruitment pack. Applications should be submitted to [email protected] Closing date for application is 5pm Monday 10th July. Interviews are scheduled for Monday 17th July.

The Girls Day School Trust We are looking for a bright, dynamic and flexible implementation specialist. Working within our implementation team based at our Trust Office in central London. you will be technically accountable for the delivery of multiple projects. The ITS function at the GDST has recently undertaken a review and expansion of the services we offer, with this new post and team being created as a result. Working in a team of 4 (2 Implementation Technical Specialist, an Implementation Manager and a Project Manager), there will be an absolute focus of delivering technical project work across our network of schools. You will have a very strong hands-on technical background. You will be key in the researching, proposing, design, implementation and testing of new services, working with our schools’ IT and management teams to ensure we have the key elements to enable outstanding teaching in our classrooms. https://www.gdst.net/vacancy/implementation-technical-specialist Closing Date Monday 10th July