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Hi all, I am looking to move forward in my career, I currently work for my local authority in a very small team. I fully manage/support IT in a dozen primary schools across the borough. My role covers every aspect of IT support from commissioning, maintaining and troubleshooting all school systems, servers, MIS (SIMS) and networks. I also support some of the authority's children centres and conference centres. I have also taken the lead in many projects such as windows deployment, Apple MDMs, software deployment and office 365. I manage my own time and deal with schools direct. My previous role was for a large established team for a county council supporting 500 schools but as a technician performing adhoc/tech on call type issues & service desk. I like to think I am a well rounded technician which loads of experience in education. I will be relocating to the West Midlands soon and I'm hoping to take on an IT manager role in a secondary school or a senior role somewhere. I'd like to hear from some IT managers as to whether the above experience would be enough, what type of networks the secondarys use and any tips or areas I should look into now before I start looking for work :-) Any help would be great! Thanks

GreatFind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a School in the Bracknell area. An excellent IT Manager opportunity, salary the position is up to £40,000 and offers great benefits. Previous experience working in an education environment is essential. Interviews being held week commencing 27th July. Duties and responsibilities Manage and maintain the onsite network systems for administration and operations. And make sure incidents were responded, resolved and documented Strategically work with SLT Leaders & Curriculum staff on how the IT Strategy can enhance the teaching and learning experience. Set-up, test and maintain both hardware, software, network and its security. And make sure they are back-up and upgraded properly Manage the IT support and offer professional advices and guidelines, ensure comprehensive technical support (including hardware and software) are provided to all users Communicate with both senior stakeholders, internal team and users regularly to ensure user requirements are met and incidents are solved, and team members are kept up-to-date about the user needs Manage the resources to make sure service is available when required Manage and execute projects, educate and support users on adapting the change, to make sure the process goes smooth Under the user’s operations and requirement, and identify room for improvement and optimisation Setup, manage and implement strategy on network development. Ensure the user requirement and quality were met and even exceed the agreed standard Personal qualifications and experience Minimum 3 years’ experience in ICT / IT / Network Manager working in a School or College. Work knowledge in Windows (2003/2008/2012), Exchange (2003/2007/2010), Office (2010/2013/365), Cloud platforms (IaaS/SaaS/Azure/AWS) Strong in Servers and Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP & VPN skills Office 365, HP Networking and wireless Experience on Backup, storage and antivirus, installation and troubleshooting File & Exchange Servers, virtualisation (Hyper-V) and VDI, Cloud and Windows Server Infrastructure, ITIL, and SCCM. Exceptional in communication, strategy planning and relationship building skills are desirable Strong sense of delivery high standard customer service Able to work independently as well as be a good team player Well organised, good time management and problem-solving skills Please note enhanced DBS disclosure check is required for this role Contact me for full details or Apply today and send a copy of your CV directly to [email protected] or call 07904 015757. .................................................. .................. Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 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**

IT Service Manager Opportunity in a high profile Independent School, closing date this weekend. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic IT Service Manager to work for a highly respected and admired client in the Education sector. Offering an excellent salary and a range of benefits, including free lunches, this position is perfect for anyone looking for a varied and new challenge in the Education sector. Role Overview As the IT Service Manager, you will be responsible for first and second line support for our client’s IT services. You’ll be an integral part of our client’s IT team and play a vital role in ensuring the IT services are of the highest quality. The salary is between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum. A number of benefits are attached to this role including free lunch during term time, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, healthcare insurance and a wellness allowance. The position is full time Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. The successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS check as well as several other safeguarding screening procedures. Responsibilities: ● Take responsibility for network infrastructure. ● Help drive and develop new IT strategies to safeguard and enhance our client’s IT systems for the future. ● Purchase new IT equipment when needed and tender for IT products. ● Manage and take responsibility for the IT Helpdesk team. ● Keep a record of all IT assets. ● Provide excellent service to IT system users, and take responsibility for server capabilities and issues. Improve processes where possible. ● Manage and solve any issues that arise, and monitor any recurring problems. ● Review performance of the IT Helpdesk. ● Contribute to IT policies including data protection. Essential Qualifications and Experience: ● At least 3 years of experience working in IT support. ● Relevant network qualification or equivalent experience. ● Experience of the following: TCP/IP networking, Active Directory/Group Policy management, IT Infrastructure management, ITL. Person Specification: ● Good organisational skills. ● Excellent communication, both written and verbal. ● Ability to prioritise workload and work flexibly. ● Attention to detail. ● Comfortable working on your own or as part of a team. Want to know more? As a specialist IT recruitment agency, at GreatFind Recruitment, we genuinely care about our candidates and clients. We strive to provide a personalised and consultative service and we would be more than happy to chat to you about this role in more detail. Apply by sending your cv to [email protected] .................................................. .................. Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 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**

Excellent IT Manager Opportunity with great benefits - Immediate interviews! Our well reputable independent education institution client in North London is seeking an IT Manager to join their IT department. The schools have a heritage of providing all-round education and facilities, and teaching students with independent mind, curiosity on and wide-range of knowledge. As an IT Manager, you will be managing a team of IT Support staff and will be responsible for deliver both IT and AV support in an effective and efficient way in a hands-on approach across the schools. This role also works closely with IT Infrastructure team and department head to meet support requirements and expectations. You will also be the key person to optimise the workflow, systems and work together with your team to ensure user satisfaction. Enhanced DBS check is required. Duties and responsibilities: · Day-to-day management of the IT Support Team and their workload · Ensure team members handle, response, prioritise support tickets correctly in a timely and professional manner, and maintenance effectively, and provide out-of-hours support occasionally. Work together with the team and offer hands-on support · Encourage professional development of the team, regularly expose to training, technical systems and support scenarios · Make sure the team in line with policy and regulations and disciplinary guideline · Work closely with IT infrastructure team and temporarily act as manager in their absence. And make sure the IT support team provide sufficient support to them when needed · Create comprehensive documentation on support methods and solutions · Review, analyse and improve the support channels, mechanisms, processes and tools and techniques for IT support, with a clear performance measurement · Support department head on IT systems and services development based on users’ needs Personal Qualifications and experience: Strong experience of IT support. Preferably in the education sector and in management / team leading level Excellent knowledge on end-user IT systems, Windows, Google G-suite, networks administration, Office, Mobile devices, hardware (printers, computers) and Remote support software · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate technical terms and concepts to both technical and non-technical staff at all levels · Great sense of user experience and aims to improve IT support and services continuously · Well organised. Able to work under pressure and tight schedule · Friendly, hands-on approach · Willing to take responsibility · Good sense of Health and Safety policies · Enhanced DBS check is required Benefits: Free Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Tea 10% pension contribution 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday Additional 5 days off at Christmas and 2 days in Easter 35 Hours working week Apply Today by sending your CV to [email protected] or contact me for a call in confidence for further information. .................................................. .................. 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**

We are looking for an IT Manager (£57k) with a successful track record to join an outstanding Educational organisation. The successful candidate will benefit from a host of job perks as well as the opportunity to work for an organisation that has a reputation for excellence. Role Overview The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of between £52,000 - £57,000 per annum as well as a final salary pension scheme. The role is permanent and will require some evening and weekend work. As the IT Manager, you will work with our client’s senior leadership team to effectively manage a team of 3 IT staff and deliver and maintain excellent ICT resources and support. Our client genuinely cares about their employees, and the role offers a host of employee benefits. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, annual season ticket loans, Barbican card discounts and benefits, cycle scheme, employee assistance programme, mindfulness programme, optical expenses, family care support as well as access to the state of the art onsite facilities and resources. Responsibilities: ● Assist in creating a 3 year ICT service plan which you will then project-manage and implement. ● Support our client’s staff in all ICT matters, including offering training when required. ● Provide regular reports on ICT services. ● Manage ICT tenders. ● Alongside the Financial Director, monitor the annual ICT budget. ● Manage our client’s ICT team, including arranging training when needed. ● Manage the day to day use of our client’s ICT infrastructure including remote access. ● Manage network infrastructure and components. ● Manage and support our client’s intranet and website. ● Stay on top of all upgrades to software and hardware, including security checks. ● Rectify faults within the ICT systems. ● Manage and create our client’s backup and virus protection procedures. ● Organise solutions to support requests and analyse data on our client’s support requests. ● Maintain a high level of service support. ● Provide second and third level support when required. ● Manage all external ICT contracts. Essential Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge: ● Knowledge of ICT in Education organisations. ● Exceptional technical ICT knowledge and experience. ● Experience of ICT/Network management. ● Experience of working in ICT at a strategic level. ● Experience of leading an ICT team. Person Specification: ● Excellent communication. ● Proactive approach to work and solution driven. ● Comfortable managing a team. ● Comfortable managing a budget. ● Methodical in their approach to work. ● Keen eye for detail. Apply Today by sending your CV to [email protected] or contact me for a call in confidence for further information. .................................................. .................. Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 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**

The Abbey School Deputy Head of IT Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 Contract Term: Full Time, Permanent. For enquiries please contact [email protected] Date: 16th June 2019. Please find the Job Description available on the school website. https://theabbey.co.uk/deputy-head-of-it

IT Manager Wokingham, Berkshire £32,000 - £38,000 Turn IT On is current seeking an IT Manager who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology. The ideal candidate should have a natural flair for technology, a strong willingness to learn and a passion for providing exceptional service. As the IT Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the curriculum and administrative ICT network, including the hardware and software infrastructure of the school’s ICT network. You will also have the responsibility of supervising the IT technicians who are working on site. In addition, you will collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to aid in the development of the school’s IT infrastructure and put plans in place for project work. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective teaching and learning while ensuring its security and stability. Your commitment to delivering the turn IT on support service in a manner that reflects our company values is crucial. As part of your role, you will be responsible for fostering effective communication between your school and TIO. This will involve staying informed about the services and solutions turn IT on can offer, as well as managing customer accounts. Key Responsibilities include: § Managing the school’s network infrastructure and ICT based applications § Monitoring and maintenance of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments, Microsoft 365, and backups. § Providing technical advice, training, and support to staff to enable them to make effective use of systems. § Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring all requests are dealt with in an efficient manner § Monitoring and maintaining of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments and backups. § Line manage and take responsibility for the work of the ICT support staff. § 2nd/3rd line support. § Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies. § Training of internal staff. Our ideal candidate will have: § A strong passion for IT, with at least f 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting. § An exceptional understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within the school environment. § Experience in upgrading a school IT Network system. § Self-motivation, with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, as well as exceptional customer service skills. § The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team, with a talent for problem-solving and a pro-active approach to identifying opportunities to enhance the services provided by the team. The role is offered on a full year, full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In return, we are offering a salary of between £32,000 – £38,000 negotiable for the right person, benefits include salary sacrifice pension scheme, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle & ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discounts scheme. turn IT on provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. We have two brands under the turn IT on umbrella – turn IT on and School ICT Services. Between the two brands we provide services to over 2,200 schools across England and employ almost 250 staff members. Turn IT on put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning. As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff, turn IT on is a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected. turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. ‘Happy to talk flexible working’ ‘Your data matters’ **APPROVED**

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for a new technical opportunity? If so, join this leading independent school based in South West London as their new Network Manager! With an attractive salary of up to £55,000 plus a great set of benefits. Role Overview Among your responsibilities will be maintaining the school's network infrastructure and servers, managing network-dependent systems, and dealing with the network, server, or system requests and other 3rd line support requests. Responsibilities: ● Assure that all systems and files are backed up and that backups are monitored and tested regularly.● Manage, install, and administer the school's IT infrastructure, including servers (both physical and virtual), networking equipment, client devices, telephony system, and cloud services.● Use your expertise to ensure all Office 365 issues are dealt with efficiently. ● Taking care of routine issues related to network connectivity and maintaining network cabinets.● Plan, implement and integrate hardware and software procurement, implementation, and integration with the IT Director.● Establish and maintain an accurate inventory of IT equipment within the school. Essential Qualifications and Experience: ● Experience working in a similar position. ● Relevant qualification. ● Extensive knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Windows Server, Windows 10/11, (VMware), SAN, Office 365, Azure AD, Endpoint management and MDM, particularly SCCM and Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune. Apply today or contact us. Ravi Patel Managing DirectorGreatFind RecruitmentTel - 07904 015757 Email CV to - [email protected] **APPROVED**

This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Manager looking for a new hybrid role working within an education institute in Central London. The ideal candidate for this role will have hands-on experience working within a school, college or university environment and a background in using strong management and operational skills. You will have a salary of up to £50,000 plus the chance to work 2-3 days a week from home! A set of amazing benefits are on offer - 36 days annual leave + bank holidays, 21% pension contribution. 35 Hours working week and flexible working. An Initial 3 year fixed term contract moving to permanent. 40% 'Hands on Technical' when required, 60% management / operational. Role Overview Managing the IT support team will be your responsibility, ensuring that incidents and requests are handled efficiently and documentation of the supported components is available for those providing support. In addition, you will act as an escalation point for more complex issues. Responsibilities:● Implement appropriate measures to anticipate, investigate, and resolve problems in systems and services, which are documented within the relevant system.● Establish implementation plans for complex change requests or the introduction of new services, evaluation of risks to infrastructure integrity inherent in new implementations, and evaluation of change implementation effectiveness. ● Management of the IT support team, ensuring that all enquiries and requests are responded to efficiently and promptly. ● Manage third-party suppliers, when appropriate, to deliver services.● Analyse business processes to identify alternative solutions and recommend new approaches. ● Ensure continuity of service delivery by taking responsibility for own workload and keeping others informed. Essential Qualifications and Experience: ● Experience of working in a similar role within an educational environment. ● Relevant degree or qualification. ● Previous experience in managing an IT support team. ● Excellent technical knowledge of various hardware and software technologies, including Windows servers, desktop PCs, laptops, mobile devices printers, switches & firewalls, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Linux, Microsoft Active Directory and M365.● Impeccable written and verbal communication skills. Apply or call today! Message or submit your CV directly to me. Ravi PatelManaging DirectorGreatFind Recruitment Tel - 07904 015757 Email your application CV to - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**

An exciting new opportunity for an IT Manager to lead a team of multiple support staff and play a pivotal role in our client’s IT department. The role is full time and requires occasional travel. Role Overview The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum, 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), NEST pension scheme and opportunities for CPD. You’ll join a passionate ICT team, and report to the IT Director. The ICT Manager will be a leading figure in our client’s ICT team, and will be responsible for a team of support staff. Previous experience of management within ICT in the Education sector is essential Responsibilities: ● Oversee arrangements for securing data, backup procedures, disaster recovery plans and other systems and ensure they are working effectively ● Manage a team of 6 support staff ● Provide desktop and application support ● Ensure an exceptional standard of IT support ● Assist in strategic planning and maintaining network documentation ● Occasionally provide 2nd line support to IT technicians ● Oversee all tickets logged on the help desk, and ensure all documentation is accurately maintained ● Work with SLT and colleagues to ensure our client’s IT strategy enhances the teaching and learning experience ● Manage the our client’s IT support and ensure comprehensive technical support is given to all users ● Communicate with senior stakeholders, internal teams and users to ensure user requirements are met ● Manage resources to ensure services are available when required ● Optimise current systems and operations ● Manage and implement new projects ● Provide advice and training to support engineers and support the Network Manager with the strategic development of IT resources ● Keep on top of technological advances that could benefit our client and advise our client on software choices, learning resources, and development of ICT infrastructure ● Liaise with third party suppliers ● Work with a range of software applications, both standard business applications and more specialist creative software ● Maintain software and hardware asset audits to ensure they are accurate and complete Essential Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge: ● Full and clean UK Driving Licence and use of own vehicle ● Minimum of 5 years experience in the ICT in the Education sector ● Working knowledge of using ICT to support effective teaching and learning ● Server and Network Support Experience ● Management experience ● Troubleshooting experience within ICT ● Excellent working knowledge of ICT hardware use, repair and maintenance ● Good working knowledge of the following: Virtualisation platforms; Office365, G-suite, Azure, AWS management; Microsoft Server Technologies; Active Directory management/Azure AD; networking skills; print management software (Papercut); Desktop Imaging solutions (WDS/MDT/ISO Builds); Backup Systems, Business Continuity; VOIP telephony systems; Desktop software (Microsoft, Chrome & Apple operating systems); Cyber Security, Incident Management, AntiVirus (Sophos); and Windows 10/MacOS/iOS/ChromeOS Person Specification: ● Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical colleagues and users ● Good numeracy skills ● Ability to prioritise workload and comfortable working to deadlines ● Enthusiastic and full of energy ● Good attention to detail ● Comfortable troubleshooting and problem solving ● Good team player ● An awareness of relevant policies and procedures ● An interest in continued professional development ​Apply or call today! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! 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/

IT Manager Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire £32,000 - £40,000 Turn IT On is current seeking an IT Manager who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology. The ideal candidate should have a natural flair for technology, working within an education environment, a strong willingness to learn and a passion for providing exceptional service to our customers. As the IT Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the curriculum and administrative ICT network, including the hardware and software infrastructure of the school’s ICT network. You will also collaborate with the Senior Management team to aid in the development of the school’s IT infrastructure and put in plans for projects. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective teaching and learning while ensuring its security and stability. Your commitment to delivering the turn IT on support service in a manner that reflects our company values is crucial. As part of your role, you will be responsible for fostering effective communication between your school and TIO, this will involve staying informed about the services and solutions turn IT on can offer, as well as managing customer accounts. Key Responsibilities include: Managing the school’s network infrastructure and ICT based applications Monitoring and maintenance of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments, Microsoft 365 and backups. Providing technical advice, training and support to staff to enable them to make effective use of systems. Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring all requests are dealt with in an efficient manner Monitoring and maintaining of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments and backups. Line manage and take responsibility for the work of the ICT support staff. 2nd/3rd line support. You will be required to provide a weekly service update email to the key contacts for these Trusts and prepare and present a monthly service review report including reporting on any SLA failures. Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies. Training of internal staff. Our ideal candidate will have: A strong passion for IT, with at least of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting An exceptional understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within the school environment. Experience in upgrading a school IT Network system. Self-motivation, with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, as well as exceptional customer service skills. The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team, with a talent for problem-solving and a pro-active approach to identifying opportunities to enhance the services provided by the team. The role is offered on a full year, full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In return, we are offering a salary of between £32,000 – £40,000 negotiable for the right person, benefits include salary sacrifice pension scheme, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle & ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discounts scheme. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning. As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff. We are proud that we provide a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected. The Transforming Learning Group (TLG) provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and software consultancy and training. We have several brands under the TLG umbrella – turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, SBM, ONTO, Vital York, GDPR Sentry and Locker. Between these brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across UK and employ over 460 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning. turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. ‘Happy to talk flexible working’ ‘Your data matters’ IT Manager job - Aylesbury - Transforming Learning Group Ltd **APPROVED**

IT Manager Stanmore - London £32,000 - £39,000 Turn IT On is current seeking an IT Manager who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology. The ideal candidate should have a natural flair for technology, a strong willingness to learn and a passion for providing exceptional service to our customers. As the IT Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the curriculum and administrative ICT network, including the hardware and software infrastructure of the school’s ICT network. You will also collaborate with the Senior Management team to aid in the development of the school’s IT infrastructure and put in plans for projects. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective teaching and learning while ensuring its security and stability. Your commitment to delivering the turn IT on support service in a manner that reflects our company values is crucial. As part of your role, you will be responsible for fostering effective communication between your school and TIO, this will involve staying informed about the services and solutions turn IT on can offer, as well as managing customer accounts. Key Responsibilities include: Managing the school’s network infrastructure and ICT based applications Monitoring and maintenance of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments, Microsoft 365 and backups. Providing technical advice, training and support to staff to enable them to make effective use of systems. Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring all requests are dealt with in an efficient manner Monitoring and maintaining of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments and backups. Line manage and take responsibility for the work of the ICT support staff. 2nd/3rd line support. Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies. Training of internal staff. Our ideal candidate will have: A strong passion for IT, with at least of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting. An exceptional understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within the school environment. Experience in upgrading a school IT Network system. Self-motivation, with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, as well as exceptional customer service skills. The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team, with a talent for problem-solving and a pro-active approach to identifying opportunities to enhance the services provided by the team. The role is offered on a full year, full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In return, we are offering a salary of between £32,000 – £39,000 negotiable for the right person, benefits include salary sacrifice pension scheme, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle & ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discounts scheme. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning. As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff. We are proud that we provide a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected. The Transforming Learning Group (TLG) provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and software consultancy and training. We have several brands under the TLG umbrella – turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, SBM, ONTO, Vital York, GDPR Sentry and Locker. Between these brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across UK and employ over 450 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning. turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. ‘Happy to talk flexible working’ ‘Your data matters’ **APPROVED**

We are hiring! I am looking for an outstanding IT Service Delivery Manager to lead the operational delivery of IT here at the school. Being an experienced and established professional within this field, you will demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills, be able to communicate clearly relevant technical material to non-specialists, be hands-on, flexible and to have and continue to develop relevant technical expertise and skills. Full vacancy details can be found here: Latymer Upper School (ciphr-irecruit.com)

37 hr week 52 weeks per yearWe are looking to appoint an enthusiastic self-motivated IT professional with a breadth of IT experience for our Academy Trust. Solent Academies Trust is an outstanding trust and learning community which currently includes Mary Rose Academy, Cliffdale Primary Academy Redwood Park Academy and is also a Teaching School.There is an opportunity take part in our high speed journey, aiming for excellence and ensuring that the pupils get the very best education possible.We need:An enthusiastic and skilled technician to provide 2nd & 3rd Line ICT support in and out of the classroom. The successful candidate will hold a relevant ICT support qualification and also, ideally, have experience in an IT support roleWe offer you: State of the art ICT equipment and facilities A team that focuses on using ‘ICT outside of the box’ Excellent staff induction and training with a commitment to high quality CPDIf you want to join a team with a reputation for creative and innovative use of ICT please contact us for full details of the post.For further information about the role please contact Pete Giffin, ICT Network Manager on 023 92662 601 or email [email protected] an application pack please call Collette Boughton on 02392 852330 or email [email protected] or visit our website http://maryroseacademy.info/whats-on/vacancies/assistant-network-manager/Closing date: 27 January 2017, 12 noonInterviews: 30 January 2017

Calling all IT Managers / Network Managers / Technicians and Engineer with experience designing, procuring and installing school and academy IT systems. This is great 'hands on' opportunity to progress your career and to take on an exciting and next challenging role. Please contact the GreatFind Team to find out more… Great Find Recruitment is currently working alongside one of the UK's leading education specific provider of professional support services to schools, colleges and academies in search for a Procurement and Projects Manager. The successful candidate will be working within our clients Technology Services department and servicing their client base at their various site locations. Whilst their main office is located in South London, the successful candidate will be required to travel around London and on occasion further afield. It’s a very exciting time to join our clients successful team as their recent growth in the market means that they now service over 2,000 client locations. Reporting to the Head of Technology Services will involve: • Meeting with senior decision makers and school governors to discuss new and existing project plans • Creating bespoke packages to ensure that our client is able to successfully service all areas of the market for their customers • Contributing to the overall development and continuous review of current service offerings, focusing on the Procurement and Projects side of the business related to the Technology Services Division range • Managing structured quality assurance processes • Creating detailed quotations based on project requirements • Liaising with thirds parties, clients and internal departments during the implementation of project work • Carrying out project sign off and handover for customers following new installations • Updating and maintaining a CRM and other project tracking and monitoring systems • Working alongside the Technical Support Teams to deliver training – ensuring that all staff are equipped with the necessary knowledge to support installations • Attending monthly meetings with Management to discuss project performance and progress against SLA’s and KPI’s Desired Experience – Practical: • Can do approach for all client needs, customer focused and motivated, whilst also able to motivate others within a team • A strong leader - able to take responsibility for individual and team objectives • A confident decision maker – able to coordinate overtime with larger projects and manage project deadlines • Able to produce clear and concise work instructions and procedures, both written and face to face • Project Management skills and experience and any additional certifications would be advantageous • Approachable, professional and well presented, both on and offsite with clients • Ideally 3-5 years IT project management experience involving technology deployments within the education sector • Quality Control experience and IT best practises/regulations Desired Experience – Technical • Experience with virtualised servers and client devise environments. Microsoft Hyper-V, VM Ware, Citrix based solutions • Experience with deployment and management of IOS, Android and Mac OSX client device deployment • Backup technology knowledge: Windows Server Backups, Veritas, Symantec Backup Exec and other online backups • Microsoft TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS knowledge • Server operating systems and client operating systems knowledge • Good knowledge of Antivirus tools and large scale network security tools • Managed learning solutions and managed learning environments knowledge This role is extremely varied, challenging and equally rewarding. You will enjoy ownership of large scale project planning and implementation, enabling you to quickly develop your knowledge of the industry and new evolving technologies. Your innovative solutions, creative way of thinking and strong background in IT projects and support services will mean the acquisition of new and client sites, enabling you to strengthen your portfolio and profile in the industry. Our client is offering an extremely competitive benefits package which includes a basic salary of up to £47,500 plus other additional benefits. Is this the next challenge for you? Please contact one of our experienced consultants at Great Find Recruitment to discuss your suitability to the post. APPLY TODAY to submit your CV for consideration. Great Find Recruitment is a proud supporter of Equal Opportunities in the workplace. To apply email [email protected] Get in touch for additional information@ GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected]

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**

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/it-manager-lambeth-2139693 IT Manager Required immediately Salary: Lambeth Council Salary Grade P03 - £46,437- £49,638 (Pay negotiable for the right candidate) Lilian Baylis Technology School is a mixed, 11-18, inner city school located in a new building at Vauxhall, London. We are a multicultural community school, which serves the local community, and we view this as one of our key strengths. We value the diversity of our school, and strive to ensure that our students feel represented, both at whole school level and within the curriculum. We are seeking a dynamic IT Manager to lead a growing team of technicians to provide full IT and Network support across the school. This role is ideal for someone with vision for modernising our systems and processes, as well as leading network projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in network administration, problem-solving skills, and effective team management. Please see link above for more details and how to apply If you have any questions or would like to know more, please drop me a message.