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Sector: Education, IT Salary: Dependent on experience £30K - £45K Additional Benefits offered Nexus Associates is an ICT consultancy that has been specialising in consultancy in the educational arena for over 12 years and has provided services to numerous Academies and BSF programmes leading to successful implementations for our customers. We support our clients to develop an ICT rich environment from the initial building design through to the technical implementation and beyond by providing teacher training programmes that provide skills to staff enabling them to leverage the technology in the schools across the curriculum. Job Description We are recruiting someone who has experience working in a technical solutions development role. In this role the successful candidate will travel to a range of clients predominately located in the mid to Southern regions of the UK are therefore would ideally need live centrally to be able to travel to meetings in these regions. There will also be an occasional requirement to travel UK wide. The role will require the successful candidate to work alongside construction partners through to school teams, providing technical advice on a range of ICT areas as below, often requiring the output to be captured in reports and specification documents. ICT building impact ICT Strategy for Schools Infrastructure design Passive & Active Wireless (Heat Mapping) Network Management Server Solutions Telephony Apple, Android and Microsoft client solutions Mobile Device Management Project Management of ICT solutions Government compliant procurement IT process such as ITIL/FITS When not onsite you will be able to work from home to complete activities as required to meet project deadlines. Our candidate must have proven skills in Information Technology and be willing to develop their skills as industry changes dictate. We are looking for an individual who is self-disciplined, a self-starter and who is happy to take the initiative when given the opportunity and ask for support when needed. We need someone who is: Able to demonstrate a design competency in a wide range of infrastructure technology Presentable, personable and confident working with a wide a wide range of people Able to organise themselves and their tasks Attention to detail Effective time management Able to work individually, as well as in a team Desirable Skills Networking & Comms solution design: HP Accredited Solution Expert in Networking Technologies Educational experience – previous role as a schools Network Manager having gone through a new build/refurbishment programme The candidate must be able to drive, and be willing to travel to clients sites across the UK Career Opportunity This role would suit someone who has been working as a technical consultant or a senior engineer and wishes to broaden their consultancy skills, ideally with some knowledge of the education sector. Working for Nexus Associates you will get to experience a broad range of industries as we interface with professionals from Architects, Construction, Engineering, Educational and Technology backgrounds blending into a delivery team to meet our client’s aspirations. At Nexus we consult on a broad spectrum of technologies including: Smart Building Technologies Large scale Audio Visual design Integrated security systems Converged communications infrastructures Cloud based technologies Educational applications Servers and storage End user devices Our work in education allows us to give young people access to leading edge technology, which is fundamental to their education and their lives within the modern world. Nexus Associates is committed to the development of a fully inclusive workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. Nexus Associates does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith or sexual orientation. Applicants, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

SharePoint Consultant/Developer, OasisZone - London £40,218 - £43,869 (SCP 44-48, Outer London) + Expenses + Local Government Pension Scheme Contract Type: Permanent Location: Oasis Academy Hadley (Enfield) with regular travel to London offices, and infrequent travel to other Academies in the UK Closing Date: Friday 12th February 11am. Expected Interview Date: Week Commencing 15th February Help our global charity develop its platform today! Oasis Community Learning is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SharePoint Consultant/Developer to ensure the successful delivery of the OasisZone in an Academy setting. You will work with the national development team and local Academy staff to plan and execute multiple parallel projects that will motivate and enthuse staff and students to use the platform to its full potential. The OasisZone The OasisZone is an internal communications platform at the heart of Oasis. Developed using SharePoint and Yammer within Microsoft O365. It provides a gateway to safe collaboration, secure information management, and effective communication throughout the Oasis global community. About Oasis Oasis Community Learning is one of the largest and fastest growing multi-academy sponsors in the UK. Our mission is to create and sustain a network of excellent learning communities where pupils can realise their full potential. We are part of a global charitable organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of those in disadvantaged areas; Oasis. Our Ideal Candidate We are looking to recruit someone with substantial practical experience working with SharePoint on O365, with proven skills in JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3. Knowledge of Visual Studio and .Net Framework is essential, and experience of working within an e-learning environment would be advantageous. We want you to be pro-active, have a passion for design and development, be committed to working as a team, and work in conjunction with the Oasis ethos. In return for your skills and hard work we will offer you: A comprehensive and competitive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) A Local Government pension scheme A generous holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays, rising to 30 days after two years’ service). Interested? To apply, please return your completed application form to [email protected] no later than 11am on Friday 12th February. Early applications are advisable as we expect a high volume of interest in this role and may close the vacancy when we reach capacity. If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further, please contact the recruitment team on [email protected] /0207 921 4226. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006. SharePoint Consultant JD.pdf EO Monitoring Form.pdf Support Staff Application Form.pdf

We are looking for an IT Manager to join an innovative independent school in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated IT team, manage a diverse range of IT systems. Excellent employment benefits are on offer for this role - 10% Pension contribution, Free lunches, Training and Career progression opportunities. Location: Central London Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. Key Responsibilities As the IT Manager, you will: Oversee the management of the entire IT environment, including MS365 cloud tenancy, network infrastructure, and end-user devices. Provide exceptional IT support to staff and students, ensuring a seamless technology experience. Coordinate with the IT engineer and external Managed Service Providers (MSP) to ensure effective IT service delivery. Develop and implement the IT strategy and roadmap in collaboration with the school’s senior leadership team. Monitor IT infrastructure performance and manage procurement, installation, and maintenance of IT equipment. Deliver IT projects aimed at enhancing the learning experience and improving infrastructure. Ensure compliance with global IT policies and adherence to health and safety standards. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the IT team. Essential Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in managing IT systems, particularly within an educational setting. Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows operating systems, Office 365 administration, and mobile device management (InTune). Solid knowledge of networking, including DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and switch/router configuration. Experience with audio-visual equipment in educational environments. Proficiency in managing supplier relationships and leading IT projects. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: An organized and proactive leader with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. A strong communicator who can engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management, teachers, and support staff. Adaptable and capable of working under pressure, maintaining professionalism in challenging situations. Committed to continuous learning and professional development. Apply or call today! Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel- 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**

Software Trainer/Consultant Location: Manchester/Leeds and North of England Salary:- Up to £30k basic Plus bonus Trainer/Consultant required by Parago, the leadingprovider of Asset Management Software and Solutions to the educationsector. This is a field based role with some working from home, and monthlyvisits to our head office in Reading, Berkshire. As a software consultant/trainer you will be helping implement thiswell established Asset Management Software within education establishments. Implementation involves working closelywith the school to populate theirassets into the system, followed by a training session toall system users. Your role as a consultant will include pre sale visits toschools to discuss their requirements, and how the system can meet their needs. Parago is used within more schools and academies than any other assetmanagement solution, giving you an excellent supporting base of customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a sales support person with experience of working within or with theeducation sector. Candidates with knowledge or experience of working with ICTsystems or accountancy software within schools would also be an advantage. Excellent salary and incentives will be available to theright candidates including base salary of up to £30k, plus bonus and companycar. Full on the job training will be given, and in house producttraining at our Reading head office. This position will involve travel acrossthe north of England, including overnight stays. Apply in writing only with your CV to [email protected] (we do not useagencies, so please refrain from contacting us)

Nexus Associates is an ICT consultancy that has been specialising in consultancy in the educational arena for over 12 years and has provided services to numerous Academies and BSF programmes leading to successful implementations for our customers. We support our clients to develop an ICT rich environment from the initial building design through to the technical implementation and beyond by providing teacher training programmes that provide skills to staff enabling them to leverage the technology in the schools across the curriculum. Job Description We are recruiting someone who has experience working in a technical consultancy role. In this role the successful candidate will travel to a range of clients predominately located in the more north eastern regions of the UK and therefore would ideally need to live centrally to be able to travel to meetings in many of the UK’s northern counties. The role will require the successful candidate to work alongside construction partners through to school teams, providing technical advice on a range of ICT areas as below often requiring the output to be captured in reports and specification documents. ICT building impact ICT Strategy for Schools Infrastructure design Passive & Active Wireless (Heat Mapping) Network Management Server Solutions Telephony Apple, Android and Microsoft client solutions Mobile Device Management Project Management of ICT solutions IT process such as ITIL/FITS When not onsite you will need to be able to work from home to complete activities as required to meet project deadlines. Our candidate must have proven skills in Information Technology and be willing to develop their skills as industry changes dictate. We are looking for an individual who is self disciplined, a self starter and who is happy to take the initiative when given the opportunity and ask for support when needed. We need someone who is: Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of skills in a wide range of infrastructure technology Presentable, personable and confident working with a wide a wide range of people Able to organise themselves and their tasks Attention to detail Effective time management Able to work individually, as well as in a team The candidate must be able to drive, and be willing to travel to clients sites across the UK. Career Opportunity This role would suit someone who has been working as a technical consultant or a senior engineer and wishes to broaden their consultancy skills. Working for Nexus Associates you will get to experience a broad range of industries as we interface with professionals from Architects, Construction, Engineering, Educational and Technology backgrounds blending into a delivery team to meet our client’s aspirations. At Nexus we consult on a broad spectrum of technologies including: Smart Building Technologies Large scale Audio Visual design Integrated security systems Converged communications infrastructures Cloud based technologies Educational applications Servers and storage End user devices At Nexus we support our team to develop skills across these areas including development in Project Management, Networking Design and BIM tools. Our work in education allows us to give young people access to leading edge technology, which is fundamental to their education and their lives within the modern world. Nexus Associates is committed to the development of a fully inclusive workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. Nexus Associates does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith or sexual orientation. Applicants, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Hi, we are looking to take on a fourth ICT Support Consultant to help us look after our primary and secondary school customers in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. A background in RM technologies, CC3 in particular (or even CC4!), is essential for this full time post (part time and term time only also considered). General Windows networking knowledge and experience a real plus. Our customers range from small village schools to large urban and independent schools. Support is on-site and can cover any aspect of ICT hardware and software so you need to be hands-on and mobile. Salary expected to be £20,000 to £24,000 + 5 weeks holiday. Please go to http://nigelmarsh.co.uk/index.php?id=53 for more details or contact [email protected]. Thanks, Nigel

Job description Cloud Design Box Ltd are hiring: Consultant and Trainer – Home Based or Hull Office, £20,000 – £26,000 NOTE: Please include a cover letter otherwise we will not accept your application, please do not contact if you are a recruitment consultant. Who are we? We are a Microsoft Partner that specialises in creating engaging innovative solutions for SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and Office 365. Our passion is to enhance the classroom and workplace with technology that delivers real benefits to schools and businesses. As our customer base is growing, we are looking for an experienced enthusiastic consultant/trainer to provide education specific training to teachers and school staff, and to support our installation process. We pride ourselves on being at the cutting-edge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams solutions in the world education market with customers in the UK and abroad. We help our customers and the wider community through blogs, open-source software and YouTube video guides. What we need you to do We are based at an office in Hull city centre but we also have remote staff working from home so you will need a quiet place to work, and you must be confident delivering training remotely while answering questions. The main products you will be working with are our range of integration products, linking the school MIS to SharePoint, Teams and Office 365. You must be enthusiastic and feel confident talking about education as well as the technology so that you can answer all the questions that teachers or senior leaders may ask. As well as training, you will be helping to consult and manage projects. You must be passionate and engaging, creating lasting relationships with customers. Although we are hoping to transition to remote training and consultancy long term, at some point in the future you may be required to travel across the UK to deliver training in person. This may require hotel stays and occasionally you might travel abroad. What we will do for you 21 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays. Flexibility in working hours when required, although our customers’ needs have to come first Expenses paid on any business travel Support you in improving your current skills and to work with and develop new ones The opportunity to attend some conferences/events/training during the year Who we are looking for We are looking for someone with great communication and technical skills. This is a customer facing role and you will be required to contact customers and colleagues via phone, Teams and email. You will strive for perfection and a project will only be finished when our customers are happy with the end-product. Although you will need to be able to work independently and with little supervision, the team is always in contact via MS Teams, email and phone. However, home working isn’t for everyone -some need the face-to-face contact an office gives! Office 365 is constantly evolving, and you will need to be a quick learner with a passion for technology. We will provide a laptop and all the relevant software. You will need a suitable area for working in your home with a reliable broadband connection, unless you are based at our office in Hull. Key Skills we are looking for: Experience training either remotely or in person Experience with technology Excellent communication skills A passionate presenter Experience of Teams and SharePoint It would be great if you had – but don’t worry if you haven’t: Knowledge and experience of SIMS.Net, Arbor, iSAMS, Bromcom or other School MIS systems Working in a school environment Experience working with senior leaders Experience of leading small projects against timescales Next Steps We are not accepting applicants through recruitment agencies, if you are a recruitment agency, we politely ask you to not contact us about this role. If you are interested in joining our team, please email us with anything you want to support your application. Links to social media and community involvement would be great as well. If you would like more information or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact us at [email protected]. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Video Call ASAP. It is hoped that the successful candidate will start as soon as possible. Closing Date The closing date for this post is 1st August 2021. Application deadline: 15/08/2021 Expected start date: 06/09/2021 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £20,000.00-£26,000.00 per year Please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] to apply for this role. **APPROVED**

Reports To: Principal Consultant Department: Consultancy Team Hours Of Work: 37.5 hours per week Mon–Fri Salary: Dependent on experience and skills Working Pattern Home-based, term time only plus one week preferred but full time could be negotiated. Contract Length Permanent Based in: London, Essex, Herts, Berks, Bucks, Surrey or Kent Job Description: Working with one of the leading providers of data solutions to schools, we are recruiting another person to join our Consultancy team to look after schools across London and the south east. Our team of consultants is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to helping schools make effective use of data. The consultants act as the eyes and ears of the business, keeping up to date with what is happening in schools and ensuring this information is used to support our growing user base. The team supports a variety of events and represents the company at exhibitions and conferences as well as providing onsite and online training to both administrators and teachers. Consultants are also responsible for providing demonstrations of both services (Analytics and Observe) to schools online and in person (when possible), alongside supporting schools with technical queries via email and occasionally Live Chat. Consultants also host termly regional DataMeets for support staff to network with other schools. Essential: Ability to act on own initiative. 3+ years’ experience working in a school/education setting responsible for data and/or exams. Ability and willingness to travel as and when required (Consultants are generally out visiting schools around 3 days a week and then home based for 2 days). Up to date professional knowledge of DfE policy for KS2-5. Knowledge of multiple modules of at least one MIS (SIMS, Progresso, Bromcom, CMIS, Integris etc.) Driven by a genuine passion for the use of data in education. Excellent presentation skills Desirable: Current administrator of SISRA Analytics Experience of training staff in the use of educational data. Additional Duties: Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Directors of SISRA Limited or Principal Consultant to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. For more information or to apply please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] Closing date for applications – 22nd September 2017 Interviews will be held in the London area week beginning 2nd October 2017

Client Onboarding Lead – Home Based or Hull Office, £24,000 – £26,000 Who are we? We are a Microsoft Partner that specialises in creating engaging innovative solutions for SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and Office 365. Our passion is to enhance the classroom and workplace with technology that delivers real benefits to schools and businesses. As our customer base is growing, we are looking for a Client Onboarding Lead to help advise schools on our product configuration and setup. We pride ourselves on being at the cutting-edge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams solutions in the world education market with customers in the UK and abroad. We help our customers and the wider community through blogs, open-source software and YouTube video guides. Our team are friendly and supportive, we have regular social events both in Hull and virtually to ensure you feel welcome and part of the team. What we need you to do This role can be taken remotely or at our office in Hull. If you are home-based, you will need a quiet place to work. You must be confident speaking to senior leaders and advising on best practices. We will provide full training and support on our product set so that you can feel confident giving the best advice to schools. The main products you will be working with are our range of integration products, linking the school MIS to SharePoint, Teams and Office 365. You must be enthusiastic and feel confident talking about education as well as the technology so that you can answer all the questions that teachers or senior leaders may ask. You must be passionate and engaging, creating lasting relationships with customers as our Client Onboarding Lead. The Client Onboarding Lead is a clear communicator with organisational and prioritisation skills. They will be responsible for coordinating onboarding activities for our customers including making design choices and ensuring the customer is onboarded successfully within the expected timeframes. We take pride in our work and a project isn’t complete until the customer is happy. What we will do for you 21 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays. Flexibility in working hours when required, although our customers’ needs have to come first Expenses paid on any business travel Support you in improving your current skills and to work with and develop new ones The opportunity to attend some conferences/events/training during the year Wellbeing support Who we are looking for We are looking for someone with great communication and technical skills. This is a customer facing role and you will be required to contact customers and colleagues via phone, Teams video call and email. You will strive for perfection and a project will only be finished when our customers are happy with the end-product. Although you will need to be able to work independently and with little supervision, the team is always in contact via MS Teams, email and phone. However, home working isn’t for everyone -some need the face-to-face contact an office gives! Office 365 is constantly evolving, and you will need to be a quick learner with a passion for technology. We will provide a laptop and all the relevant software. You will need a suitable area for working in your home with a reliable broadband connection, unless you are based at our office in Hull. Key Skills we are looking for: Experience with speaking to education leaders Experience with technology Excellent communication skills Experience of Teams and SharePoint, or Google Classroom Technical and problem solving mindset Next Steps We are not accepting applicants through recruitment agencies, if you are a recruitment agency, we politely ask you to not contact us about this role. If you are interested in joining our team, please email us at [email protected] with anything you want to support your application. Links to social media and community involvement would be great as well. If you would like more information or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact us [email protected] Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Video Call ASAP. It is hoped that the successful candidate will start as soon as possible. NOTE: Please include a cover letter otherwise we will not accept your application, please do not contact if you are a recruitment consultant. Closing Date The closing date for applications is 30th October 2021 **APPROVED**

Nexus Associates is an ICT consultancy that has been specialising in consultancy in the educational arena for over 12 years and has provided services to numerous Academies and BSF programmes leading to successful implementations for our customers. We support our clients to develop an ICT rich environment from the initial building design through to the technical implementation and beyond by providing teacher training programmes that provide skills to staff enabling them to leverage the technology in the schools across the curriculum. Job Description We are recruiting someone who has experience working in a technical solutions development role. In this role the successful candidate will travel to a range of clients predominately located in the mid to Southern regions of the UK are therefore would ideally need live centrally to be able to travel to meetings in these regions. There will also be an occasional requirement to travel UK wide. The role will require the successful candidate to work alongside construction partners through to school teams, providing technical advice on a range of ICT areas as below, often requiring the output to be captured in reports and specification documents. ICT building impact ICT Strategy for Schools Infrastructure design Passive & Active Wireless (Heat Mapping) Network Management Server Solutions Telephony Apple, Android and Microsoft client solutions Mobile Device Management [*]Project Management of ICT solutions [*]Government compliant procurement [*]IT process such as ITIL/FITS When not onsite you will be able to work from home to complete activities as required to meet project deadlines. Our candidate must have proven skills in Information Technology and be willing to develop their skills as industry changes dictate. We are looking for an individual who is self-disciplined, a self-starter and who is happy to take the initiative when given the opportunity and ask for support when needed. We need someone who is: Able to demonstrate a design competency in a wide range of infrastructure technology Presentable, personable and confident working with a wide a wide range of people Able to organise themselves and their tasks Attention to detail Effective time management Able to work individually, as well as in a team Desirable Skills Networking & Comms solution design: HP Accredited Solution Expert in Networking Technologies Educational experience – previous role as a schools Network Manager having gone through a new build/refurbishment programme The candidate must be able to drive, and be willing to travel to clients sites across the UK Career Opportunity This role would suit someone who has been working as a technical consultant or a senior engineer and wishes to broaden their consultancy skills, ideally with some knowledge of the education sector. Working for Nexus Associates you will get to experience a broad range of industries as we interface with professionals from Architects, Construction, Engineering, Educational and Technology backgrounds blending into a delivery team to meet our client’s aspirations. At Nexus we consult on a broad spectrum of technologies including: Smart Building Technologies Large scale Audio Visual design Integrated security systems Converged communications infrastructures Cloud based technologies Educational applications Servers and storage End user devices Our work in education allows us to give young people access to leading edge technology, which is fundamental to their education and their lives within the modern world. Nexus Associates is committed to the development of a fully inclusive workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. Nexus Associates does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith or sexual orientation. Applicants, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]