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We are recruiting a 2nd line Service Desk Engineer for a leading IT managed service provider in the education sector! Could this be you? This is a permanent position in the Surbiton / Kingston Area with an excellent salary of up to £38,000! Apply today! Role Overview Responsible for managing the day-to-day essentials of a service desk and collaborating with other engineers to ensure fast and reliable ticket resolution as well as this you will be escalation point for 1st/2nd line. As directed by the management, you will also provide support and maintenance to client sites, maintaining the company's excellent reputation. Responsibilities: · Provide hardware, software, and peripheral support for workstations and ICT equipment. · Escalations: Advanced troubleshooting of issues that 1st/2nd line cannot resolve. · Group Policy GPO. · M365 troubleshooting, ie mail flow issues. · Ability to create new WDS/MDT build images/sequences and add applications. · Working on mini projects. · Offering first- and second-line technical support to customers, mostly remotely, but also on-site when required. · Configure email accounts and manage network-wide settings. · Maintaining, updating, and supporting various ICT networks. · Keep management informed about client requests for supplies and products. · Create system-specific projects with open-source software. · Install new PCs & other equipment as necessary. · Provide support to school administrators and users regarding the school's IT systems. · The installation, configuration and maintenance of antivirus software. Requirements: · Experience working in a similar IT Support environment with a school or educational setting. · Working knowledge of MDMs: MS Intune, Meraki device manager, Jamf School, Apple School Manager. · Excellent understanding of Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016 and 2019, Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS, Win10 / Win 11 / Mac OSX / iOS, Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft 365, Azure, Hyper-V and VMWare ESXi. · Experienced in network communications and network switching hardware - diagnosing faults, configuring switches, and designing topologies efficiently. · Excellent communication skills. We will be attending the Bett Show London this week, reach out to me to set up a confidential meeting over a coffee! Apply or call today! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West / South East and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Permanent and Contract roles available. 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** -
Hello Edugeekers, I’m sure you’re all probably aware that in one way or another BT Openreach has something to do with the installation and service of the vast majority of full fibre leased lines throughout the country. I must admit I’m pleasantly surprised by BT Openreach’s announcement on Tuesday this week. Ofcom (The UK’s telecoms regulator) has ruled that BT Openreach held significant market power and therefore should be subject to tighter regulation of pricing. Although this was supposed to be on high speed fibre leased lines of 1Gbit and above, BT Openreach has also slashed costs of leased line connectivity of BT Ethernet Access Direct and BT Ethernet Access Direct Local Access circuits. Discounts on rentals of 25% on wholesale EAD LA circuits and 33% on point to point EAD circuits by BT Openreach on 100Mbit circuits will help drive the installation of faster Internet and point to point leased line circuits to schools and educational establishments throughout the UK. The average 100Mbit direct leased line connection when using BT fibre has now reduced by nearly £1,000pa compared to our old pricing. We’ve also passed on the £1,200pa saving on all point to point EAD leased line circuits immediately. Slashing the costs of 100Mbit circuits by BT will help drive faster speeds for primary and secondary schools throughout the country. Although the new pricing doesn’t come into effect until 1st May we are already offering the updated pricing on all quotations. Do let me or any of the other sponsors on this page know if you’d like a quote - 7 replies
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Hello, I want to know if there are any schools out there that run a inter-school Gaming competition. And if anyone here has had any experience in running one if they could give me some pointers in how to run it. In our local aria we have a group called GIS (gippsland independent schools) where 16 of the local schools compete against each other in sports before moving on to other zones. i would like to run a similar system were i can have multiple schools enrol teams of 5 - 10 to meet at a conmen venue with BYO pc's (student owned.) Equipment is no issue as I own enough to run gaming lans but running it in association with schools i understand that things need to run different in terms of duty of care, working with children checks, public liability, etc... Other schools have expressed interest in the idea but no one has been involved in a program like this so i am asking you guys and girls what you think of the idea links and contacts are much appreciated. Cheers Toxic (AKA Lee ITS StPauls AGS)
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What College did you attend and how was the wi-fi/connection there? I first attended Moorpark Community College, then transferred to University of California, San Diego. Connection at UCSD was horrible at times when you had your own laptop. Cramming for a test online proved to be impossible at UCSD during finals week!
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A unique role that offers a host of exceptional benefits. Applicants will need a good understanding of data in the Education sector, and will be comfortable collating, collecting, analysing and reporting our client’s data. You will be joining a well established and respected organisation and will play a vital role in helping them to continue to improve upon their current success. Role Overview The successful candidate will receive an excellent salary of up to £40,000 per annum. The role is full time, and offers a range of exceptional benefits. Benefits of the role include: up to 25 holiday days, pension scheme, life insurance, free refreshments and meals, free use of fitness suite and swimming pool, a cycle to work scheme, free car parking and a computer loan scheme. As the Data Manager you will need a clear understanding of the Data Protection Act and how it relates to data in the Education sector. You will be responsible for managing our client’s information systems and ensuring data is collected, analysed and utilised in order to drive performance. Responsibilities: Capture and analyse our client’s data to help improve performance. Improve and develop our client’s use of data and management information systems (MIS) to efficiently collate data that can be used to improve performance. With the help of the Director of Transformation and IT, keep our client’s MIS up to date and operations, and solve any issues when needed. Create data pathways between systems. Manage our client’s internal portals. Assistant with administration of data entry when needed. Develop a strong understanding of the MIS and data systems used by our client. Write reports in SSRS and product detailed analysis reports. Work with our client’s web hosting partners to integrate the MIS with our client’s intranet. Perform SQL and database updates. Plan and coordinate our client’s data capture and progress tracking system on the MIS. Import and export data from third parties. Train staff on the use of complex data. Undergo training to further develop your own data management skill set. Essential Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience in data management and ICT systems. Previous experience in database management and Microsoft excel. Excellent knowledge of relational databases. Computer literate. Knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act and its implications. Excellent understanding of numerical data and previous experience of analysing numerical data. Nice to have, but not essential: Degree, or similar level qualification. Analytical academic qualifications. Experience of working in the Education sector. Previous experience of MIS, and SQL. 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**
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We are looking for an experienced 2nd/3rd line SIMS support person, or a SIMS manager from a larger school perhaps, who is a real expert with SIMS, has line management experience, and can inspire the respect of their small team, who are experts in their own right. You would be resolving the most complex issues, setting direction for the team and supported schools and line managing 5 including our customer service co-ordinator (service desk supervisor). We have a separate team that looks after the SIMS technical environment and you'd also be working closely with them. We are recruiting to this permanently later in the year but would love someone to cover the role until about December, and even better if we like you and you like us and you want to stay! We are a well established and knowledgeable team of 23. Please contact me for further info as appointment would be through our managed services provider (an agency). This is full time full year and the equivalent annual salary is £34196 to £36937. No agencies. [email protected] Karen Guthrie Head of ICT Schools & Business Solutions -
Hi there =] Right, we are in the process of putting in a suite of 30 machines. All of the computers in the school at the moment except 1 ICT suite are dual boot Mac with windows XP Pro 32-Bit. I have been thinking about putting the new ICT suite in with Windows 7 BUT i am not sure whether we put 32-Bit or 64-Bit on them. I am not sure whether the 64-Bit version will have any conflicts with any of the servers which are running Server 2003. I know there may be a few issues with the kids/pupils using Windows 7 but that isn't the issue. If anyone has any views or comments please reply. I am more inclined to go 64-Bit as that appears to be the way things are going. Cheers
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Join this leading school in North London as their new Senior IT Engineer! You must be highly technical and have experience working in school environments for this position. The salary for this opportunity is from £35,000 - £37,000, depending on your experience, plus great benefits including 40 days of holiday, including bank holidays/school shutdown days, free lunch, an excellent pension scheme and lots more! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Apply today! Role Overview You will provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd line IT support for hardware and software, system administration, and practical tasks in support of the IT operation and will be the first point of escalation for complex technical challenges faced by the IT Support Team to students, teachers and all school staff across the premises. Responsibilities: · Supporting Service Desk-logged issues and providing support for more advanced problems. · Assisting with the day-to-day running of the IT Service Desk, accurately recording user requests in the service desk system and allocating tickets where appropriate. · Create and maintain effective technical documentation in collaboration with the IT Infrastructure Team. · Assist the senior IT Team with IT issues and trends in IT support and development. · Research and order IT hardware, software, and consumables. · Responsible for maintaining and administering Active Directory, Exchange, and Office 365 services, including Microsoft Teams. · Setting up IT and audio-visual equipment for assemblies, meetings and school events. · Regularly update the school's software library, including OS deployment images. · Assess, diagnose, and resolve computer-related day-to-day problems promptly. Essential Qualifications and Experience: · Experience working in a similar senior IT role within a school environment. · Relevant degree or qualifications. · Extensive knowledge of Windows Active Directory users and computers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Desktop, Server, mobile device hardware/software, Microsoft & Apple desktops, operating systems, applications and cloud technologies. · Strong experience working with cloud-based software. · Good working knowledge of identifying, locating and resolving user problems. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Apply today - call 07904 015757 or submit your cv to [email protected] Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel- 07904 015757 Email CV and application to - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**
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Are you a proactive individual with technical experience working within schools? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join a group of schools in East London as their new IT Team Manager! Contact me over the Xmas and New Year break to discuss further. Role Overview In this position, you will contribute to the development and improvement of the IT Service delivery and processes. Managing the IT Services Team and providing higher-level technical assistance within the IT Service, ensuring technical issues are resolved timely. Responsibilities: ● Service Delivery: Ensuring high levels of technical delivery of the services, Domain and Network administration, Service Desk and processes across sites. ● Making sure that IT department tasks and customer service requests are correctly logged, tracked, and completed according to service levels. ● Analysis of Servicedesk and other IT service data. ● Keep accurate records for IT asset and configuration management within the helpdesk, including recording and tracking client devices ● Implementation and maintenance of IT policies, procedures and security standards in the provision of IT services. ● To prepare monthly reports including service statistics and KPIs and review them with the IT Service team ● Collaboration with the COO and head of ICT to develop refresh plans and lifecycle models that enable the transition to a standardised hardware platform. ● Complete daily, weekly, termly and annual checks of servers, client devices, and network infrastructure, recording any potential issues or risks on the IT Projects Plan and the Service Desk. Requirements/Experience: ● Experience working in schools ● Have a working knowledge of ITIL processes and procedures ● IT service or helpdesk management experience ● Deliver an IT service in compliance with a service level agreement ● Line management experience ● Microsoft Server, Networks, SAN Experience ● Ability to implement and monitor processes to improve IT services Apply or call today! Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West / South East and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Permanent and Contract roles available. 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/
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Regional IT Manager - Plymouth Location - Plymouth Closing Date - 03/09/2021 Salary £36,922 - £43,857 Hours 36 Weeks Per Year 52.14 Job Description Thank you for your interest in the new role Regional IT Manager (Plymouth Region) for the Greenshaw Learning Trust. The Greenshaw Learning Trust is a forward thinking, dynamic and growing organisation. Ambitious for its schools and their students, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, giving every young person the opportunity to fulfil their potential now, and in the future. This is an exciting time for us as we grow and develop. The Greenshaw Learning Trust is a successful multi academy trust and currently comprises of twenty schools: five in South London, three schools in Bracknell Forest, one school in Surrey, eight schools in the South West and three in Plymouth. We are continuing to grow and have further schools joining us in the near future including two new free schools (a secondary and special school), a large primary in South London and a further secondary school in Plymouth. https://www.greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk/join-us/staff Recruitment Pack - Download Here -
Interviews being held in London on Tuesday 20th / Wednesday 21st August. Come and join a big independent schools group in London! They are looking for an experienced IT Field Engineer who's potential comes in providing IT support to various IT infrastructures - both network and server. To come with it, our client, a reputable IT services company will provide you with a company car allowance. If you're looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to work with various IT infrastructures(clients) and to progress in your career. This is a great opportunity to make the role your own! REQUIREMENTS: Experience in supporting both network and server related issues Office 365, VMware, Cisco switches, DNS/DHCP troubleshooting Flexible to travel across London with no hesitation (Greater London) Holds a clean UK driving license and able to drive a van and car Previous experience in supporting in the education sector or similar School sites are based in Wimbledon, Central London, High Wycombe and Sidcup. BENEFITS: Base salary starting £25,000 to £30,000 Company car allowance up to £3,000 Smartphone + laptop provided Competitive annual leave + Bank holidays 40 hour week, no weekends Apply today!! If interested, please e-mail your updated CV APPLY NOW – Submit your CV to [email protected] or contact us today on 07904 015757 to discuss the opportunity further. GreatFind Recruitment is a London based recruitment agency specialising within the IT and EdTech sectors. We pride ourselves on our strategic, consultative approach, delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet your goals. We help you grow, whether you’re exploring your career options or building your own team. Ravi Patel GreatFind Recruitment 19 Years Experience working with Schools! 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**
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Hi guys, Does anyone know of any Network manager, Deputy Network Manager or IT technician roles that are going in the Preston, Blackburn, Pendle or Ribble Valley area? I've been working in the IT industry for the past 6 years in both the Private and Public sector and am looking to get back into the Education Support environment. Any information would be hugely appreciated! T.B. -
quick question for anyone out their in the know! Is it possible to get 1 free/trial version of Windows 7 on ISO or CD to trial at are school? We are a brand new school and im looking to upgrade at some point but would obviously like to do a full test as cheaply as possible, im kind of hoping Microsoft have some sort of scheme for this reason! Thanks
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How do RM and the like actually go about delivering managed services under the BSF contracts. Is it a case of having in-house technicians, backed up by a team of mobile technicians, and a call centre/3rd line support somewhere? Or is it a lot more simple than that? Quite curious about how they actually go about doing this, since the way these companies are delivering on these contracts clearly isn't working out. Thanks
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Hello, Becta are running an ICT Network Managers meeting for Academies and One School Pathfinders. The staff at Thomas Deacon Academy in Peterborough have kindly agreed to host this meeting which is scheduled for 3rd July 2008. This is an opportunity for you to discuss your issues and developments with like-minded individuals. The agenda contains sessions on topical issues such as real time reporting, virtualisation technology and the Framework for IT Technical Support (FITS). There will also be a tour of the impressive Fosters & Partners-designed Thomas Deacon Academy, focussing on the academy's ICT solutions. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to any other ICT Network Managers/IT Directors in other Academies or One School Pathfinders if you are aware of anyone else who might be interested. Unfortunately, there is a limited number of places for this meeting so they will be strictly on a first come first served basis. I would be grateful if you could write to me at [email protected] to register your interest. I look forward to seeing you all soon. Kind regards, Neil ------------------------------------------- Neil Higgs Project Support Officer Capital Building Programmes Team Becta Milburn Hill Road Science Park Coventry CV4 7JJ Direct dial: 02476 79 7084 e-mail: [email protected] -
I'm a software engineer who has been researching the MIS systems schools are currently using. I've seen a lot of feedback on this website regarding why users like one system over the other, but would love to get more feedback as we are looking to create a new piece of software. I understand that the industry doesn't need a new piece of software, but our approach isn't to build something that already exists better. Rather we want to rethink how schools/teachers/parents use the systems around the education of their students/children. Any feedback on what you love about the systems you're currently using as well as some of your pain points would be great.
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GreatFind Recruitment is working with a well reputable secondary school in Oxford for their Senior IT Technician role. The successful candidate will provide technical support on the ICT hardware and software of the school and its maintenance, and if required visit to other Trust schools. If you have interest on education of young people, or have passion gaining further experience in a forward-thinking and supportive environment, apply now. Please note an enhanced DBS check is required. Application will be closed on 7 May (Monday). And applicants must be able to attend the interview on 18 May (Friday)Duties and responsibilities:Desktop, Application and Network Support Installation, maintenance, integration/configuration and/or troubleshooting of ICT system, network equipment and Infrastructure, PCs, applications, AV equipment, projectors, third party software, peripherals Basic PC hardware repairs and upgrades, hardware and application deployment, and replacement of consumables such as toner, paper and mice etc. Support teaching staff in the use of applications (such as Google App) as well as equipment and devices in assemblies and meetings, and in classrooms Provide 2nd line level support, priorities daily support tasks, response and follow-up support requests User management, and give advice on compatibility of hardware, applications and user requirements Support day-to-day operations of Network Infrastructure, Wireless system, Print management, mobile devices, helpdesk, and its documentations Maintenance and Security Implement and give improvement advice on maintenance of the school's backup, anti-virus protection and security procedures Maintain documentations including system manuals, schedules, equipment inventories, order forms and records etc. Basic IT Procurement and its documentation Support for the school's library system, and catering system Liaise with third party service providers to ensure effectiveness Assist with updating the school's website and intranet Strategy, Planning and People Management Make sure the ICT team achieve its highest performance and meet the operational standards, and fulfil the needs and aims of the school Assist with the research of developments for the ICT service and their implementation Identify failing systems and suggest solutions Give upgrade advice on the school’s Wireless system Take part of ICT team induction, and user training for academic and support staff See yourself as part of the school, a bigger team Follow the Health and Safety guideline and instructions, regularly review the updates and report to the line manager if there is potential hazard You may also be asked to perform additional, or alternative tasks, by your Line Manager Personal Qualifications and experience At least 2-year ICT experience, preferable within school environment Work knowledge on network and wireless (DNS, DHCP, IP, LAN, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Fibre, 802.11 Wi-Fi, telnet, SSL, Switch), hardware (printers, scanners, digital cameras), print management, applications, configuration, server (2012, 16), Windows (7, 8, 8.1, 10), Office 2016, Active Directory, Group Policy and User account management Well-organised, Good time management, task management and problem-solving skills, able to prioritise and handle tasks under a busy environment and in a timely manner Good communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, can work independently as well as a good team player Good sense of access rights, confidentiality, and data protection Sense of continuous development and learning (with evidence) Knowledge on the following will be an advantage: Meraki (for Apple and Windows devices), CCTV, SIMS, Salamander, Google Apps, Papercut, wireless, filtering systems, network infrastructure, use of HTML and PHP, Hyper-V, CMS, or health and safety policy The position offers a grade 7 salary of £21K progressing over time to £23K. An additional allowance of up to £1,750 per annum is available for a suitably experienced candidate. You will also enjoy 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Apply now to join this outstanding school which is also part of an expanding multi-academy trust (MAT). An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant. Please note an enhanced DBS check is required. Application will be closed on 7 May (Monday). And applicants must be able to attend the interview on 18 May (Friday).Shortlisted applicants are requested to fill in an application form and send it back by application deadline. Also, the school will need to seek /verify references and ID of shortlisted candidates.Greatfind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an agency in relation to this role. About GreatFind RecruitmentWe specialise on IT Channel recruitment, especially in education sector. We work on different job level vacancies from graduate jobs to 3rd line Technicians, and in various departments including IT, sales and marketing, and operations.We’ve worked in the IT channel for nearly 20 years. We deliver a consultative, personal service to our candidates and clients, and we won’t rest until everyone is happy.Keywords: IT Channel, Oxford, Education, school, Academy trust, 2ndLine, ICT, Network, Active directory, Group policy, applications, hardware, user, wireless, server, configuration, troubleshooting, Google, Windows; Please get in touch today for a confidential discussion about this role. To apply submit your CV email [email protected] Get in touch for additional information@ GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 020 3318 2128 Out of hours - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] @GreatFind we have a number of 1st / 2nd / 3rd Line and Management roles available within the Education Technology sector - Please contact us for additional information.
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You may be aware that I recently spoke at BarCampMediaCity and at PyConUK about a vision I had called 'BBC CodeLab'. Except at the time, I didn't explain it was a vision - I described it as a reality. The stunt I pulled did upset some people, however a group of people expressed an interest in a new BBC Micro Project. The BBC have asked Keri Facer, Professor of Education at Manchester Metropolitan Uni to investigate the strength of feeling behind this. You can email KdotFACERatMMUdotACdotUK directly and express an interest in the project. She will reply with an email that looks like this... If you feel strongly about this, I encourage you to respond. No bystanders please! --+++-----+++++++--------+++++++----------+++++++++++++++---------------------+++++++++++ Hi all Thanks for expressing an interest in informing a possible new BBC Micro Project and thanks to all of you for the comments you have already sent - apologies for the group reply, but your help with the following would be very much appreciated! Best wishes Keri Invitation to contribute The BBC is exploring the possibility of developing a new ‘BBC Micro’ project to encourage an interest amongst young people in computers, computational thinking and computer science. Manchester Metropolitan University is working with the BBC to draw on the views of teachers, lecturers, computer scientists, programmers and others with an interest in computational thinking in the UK today. We would appreciate your assistance in helping to inform the early stages of this process. First, a bit of background: In the early 1980s, the BBC started what became known as the BBC Computer Literacy Project in response to predictions of a coming microcomputer revolution and its likely future impacts on UK economy and society. The BBC based its project around a computer and programming language capable of being used to perform various tasks which would be demonstrated in a TV series The Computer Programme. The list of topics in the TV programme included graphics, programming, sound and music, controlling external hardware, artificial intelligence and teletext The computer selected was the Acorn Proton, which was then re-badged the BBC Micro. The government funded the purchase and distribution of 12,000 of the computers to UK schools for use alongside the TV programme. In turn this stimulated a significant growth in domestic use of the Micro. Today, there is criticism of the ICT curriculum and the teaching of programming (or computational thinking) in schools. The Royal Society, amongst others, believe that design and delivery of ICT and computer science curricula in schools is so poor that students’ understanding and enjoyment of the subject is severely limited. In response to this the BBC is exploring the possibility of developing a project with the specific purpose of encouraging an interest in computers, computer science and computer programming amongst young people. We would like to know your views on what the BBC could do in this area. In particular, what you would see as the desirable equivalent of the BBC Micro and The Computer Programme today? What technologies and processes, what tools and skills would such a project need to develop? In particular, we would appreciate answers to the specific questions below (NB, we use the term computational thinking rather than computer science, programming, or ICT skills because we don’t want to assume one particular view of what is important in this area. That, indeed, is what we want your views on). Key questions What aspects of computational thinking (e.g. understanding how ‘computers think/work’, using programming languages, understanding systems thinking or other issues) should a BBC Micro 2.0 project focus on? What do you think people should be able to learn to do with computers today? Why? What are the best ways to support and encourage those young people (aged 9-14) with an interest in this area, to develop their interest and skills in computational thinking ? Can you suggest any examples of resources or activities that you know of? What are the best ways to support and encourage young people (aged 9-14) with other interests to develop an interest in and understanding of computational thinking? Can you suggest any examples of resources or activities that you know of? What are the key obstacles to learning computational thinking and how might these best be overcome? If you were to make hardware available to schools in the same way as the BBC Micro in 1981, what sorts of hardware would you think was essential to develop the skills and understanding needed? If you were designing a tv programme today that sought to have the same effect as The Computer Programme in stimulating interest in the most important new area of technological development, what area would you expect it to address and what topics would you expect it to cover? Would it still be in the field of computer science? What areas? Do you know of any projects, resources and activities that would be examples that this project could learn from? Do you have any other comments on the idea of a new BBC Micro project? Thank you for your time and your help – do let us know if you’d like to be kept updated if there are further developments.
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Just posting info about a debate to be held in Northamptonshire if anyone's interested. See attachment. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER INTO DEBATE HERE. Just posted for reference. Debate - Faith Schools - Publicity.pdf-
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Due to Oasis’s expansion into the Sheffield region, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated self-starter to join the ICT department as an ICT Technician, at Oasis, one of the largest Academy sponsors in the UK. The Oasis ICT department services our Academies nationwide, providing staff, pupil and external customers support for all aspects of an ICT infrastructure, including Networking, Server, Desktop & Laptop Hardware (Tier 1 Products) and Software. Reporting to the regional Cluster Manager, this essential role will be part of a Service Desk within the ICT Services Department, located at Oasis Academy Fir Vale or Oasis Academy Watermead, providing: 1st Line hardware and software support incident management and logging calls administering asset management general IT administration and other IT facility services If you are pro-active, keen to learn, have a basic understanding of Microsoft technology, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, possess a good understanding of computer hardware and troubleshooting hardware problems and have an enthusiastic approach to customer service, then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a National IT Team which has recently invested ¾ of a million pounds in IT systems. As part of the package, Oasis offers: A good Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft Certified professional , COMPTIA etc An opportunity to work with new technology e.g. HP Servers, CISCO etc A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) If you are interested in this position, please go to our website for further information www.oasiscommunitylearning.org . CVs and covering letter should be returned by 9:00am on Friday 1st August 2014 to: [email protected]. Interviews will take place in Bradford on 8th August 2014. Please highlight any questions to Yaaba Erzuah, HR Officer (020 7921 4261). No contacts from Agencies please. Thank you! Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 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. OCL Ethos Statement.doc OCL - ICT Technician Sheffield JDPS - June 2014.pdf-
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Anglian Learning are seeking to appoint ICT Technicians who will primarily be based at Bassingbourn Village College (near Royston) or The Netherhall School (central Cambridge). However, candidates must have ability to travel to multiple sites with the wider Trust. Full details and application route here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/223849008/EDV-2024-AL-11080 Working as part of a cluster within the wider Technical Services Team, this role provides 1st and some 2nd line IT support to a group of academies within the Trust. This role will be reporting to the cluster’s Trust IT Manager, the successful candidate will have access to a wide range of knowledge and support within this structure but should be able to work independently for periods of time. The role requires a calm and professional approach to customer service, using the established helpdesk system to triage and manage support queries. Ownership must be taken of tasks to ensure they are followed up, completed and communication maintained with the end user throughout. A wide variety of IT disciplines are covered by the team, from local and remote user issues, networking, telephony, access control and cloud services. This is an investigative and customer facing role, which requires good communication skills, problem solving techniques and a proactive attitude to and interest in the work. This is an exciting time to join the Anglian Learning Technical Services Team as this centralised service develops and strives to deliver an excellent experience of technology to its school communities. Details about Anglian Learning schools here: https://anglianlearning.org/our-academies/ Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff. - Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE) - Free membership to all Anglian Learning’s Sports Centres - 20% Discount on Adult Education Classes - Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle To Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Discounted Eye Care Vouchers - Annual Flu Jab Vouchers - Perkbox Discounts Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 13th May 2024. -
We excited to exclusively partner with University College School (UCS), a prestigious educational institution in Hampstead, London, in their search for a Network Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to join UCS's dedicated team in a role that offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and a comprehensive range of benefits. Benefits include 32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a 35-hour working week, complimentary breakfast, lunch, and tea, access to the gym facilities, and potential work-from-home options after a 6-month period. Role Overview: As the Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing the UCS Foundation's IT resources which are fundamental to the academic and support operations. Reporting to the Head of IT and working alongside the Network Manager, your responsibilities will include technical troubleshooting, system configuration, administration, and maintaining up-to-date technical documentation. You will be essential in providing high-quality service to all Foundation staff, pupils, and the wider community. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day support of the Foundation’s IT resources. • Contribute to technical leadership in managing core infrastructure and services. • Prioritize workloads to maintain service levels and KPIs. • Work with suppliers and third parties as directed by the Head of IT. • Ensure regular review and updating of IT Systems policy and process documentation. • Manage network infrastructure, server administration, and storage solutions. • Establish robust data backup and recovery processes. • Implement and manage security measures. • Oversee hardware maintenance and cloud services management. • Support and maintain collaboration tools and communication systems. • Develop and maintain disaster recovery and service continuity plans. • Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, safeguarding regulations, and legal requirements. Essential Qualifications and Experience: • Broad experience in supporting IT infrastructure, especially in an educational environment. • Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. • Knowledge of various key technologies, including Windows operating systems, Hyper-V, Google Classroom, networking technologies, and more. • Ability to communicate effectively with both high- and low-tech audiences. • Calm and focused under pressure with the ability to prioritise effectively. • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Person Specification: • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Effective communicator, capable of leading and inspiring a team • Detail-oriented, with a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the network infrastructure at UCS. If you have the experience and drive to excel in this role, apply now and join a school that values innovation, excellence, and the transformative power of education. Have a great festive holiday season and Happy New Year! Apply or call today! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West / South East and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Permanent and Contract roles available. 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**
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Data and Reporting Officer Location: Wandsworth, London Start Date: as soon as possible Salary: £23968 - £29349 An exciting opportunity for a Data and Reporting Officer to join ARK Putney Academy. ARK Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the ARK Schools network, as a mixed, non-selective new 11-18 academy. ARK Schools is an educational charity which aims to create a group of exceptional schools, offering an outstanding education to local children who need it most. Having been recognised in 2011 by the DfE as one of the most improved schools in the country, ARK Putney Academy was judged by Ofsted in March 2013 to be a good school in all aspects of its work. We are seeking to recruit a skilled Data and Reporting Officer to join the academy and contribute to a community of staff striving to achieve success for every student. This role is suited to an enthusiastic individual of graduate calibre (ideally in a numerate subject such as Maths, Economics or Business) with advanced IT skills and outstanding attention to detail. The successful candidate will collate, analyse and report on student data to key stakeholders including the school’s leadership team, parents and statutory bodies. They will take responsibility for maintaining up to date records of student information and data, ensuring that information is kept both accurate and confidential. Our ideal candidate will: Possess excellent oral and written communication skills Hold excellent IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Have the ability to analyse and manipulate large amounts of data and present information in a variety of ways. Have strong administrative and organisational skills Be a highly motivated individual, showing resilience, stamina and reliability under pressure The successful candidate will have the opportunity to: Work in high quality facilities Join the ARK Schools network where you will have access to a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts. To apply, please complete the online application form at https://application.arkschools.net/vacancy/XgmZbRjn. The deadline for applications is 9am on Friday, 10th January 2014. For any technical issues regarding your application form, please contact the ARK schools recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or [email protected]. ARK Putney Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic ICT Technician to join our existing team of highly motivated technicians, in providing first class support for all ICT hardware, software and systems across a variety of platforms and operating systems within Kirklees (WEST YORKSHIRE) primary schools. Applications are encouraged from candidates from an educational background. You will be mainly supporting primary schools and must have a good attitude towards working with children. Applicants must have good experience in: Server 2008 and Server 2012 operating systems Windows 7/8/10 and Microsoft Office software Administration and troubleshooting of Active Directory Administration and troubleshooting of Group Policy Good understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP Good understanding of networking You will: - Be highly motivated with a can-do attitude - Have relevant qualifications and/or experience - Be willing to undertake further training as necessary - Have excellent communication/interpersonal skills You will need to be CRB checked before working on school premises. Standard working hours will be 38 hours a week Monday to Friday and may occasionally require overtime. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and own transport. Salary £16,000 - £24,000 (depending on experience & technical knowledge) Please send CV's to [email protected] - feel free to ask for any more information! Dom
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I am so pleased to have found this site. I wish I'd stumbled across it a long time ago. I hope I might have something ready in the next couple of months that might interest those of you who are interested in creating web spaces for your students. I'm aware that there are some people offering hosting for schools (such as edutechhosting), but mine is based around a custom hosting management system rather than the free provision of a hosted domain. I am a FE ICT teacher (although my background is secondary) and I'm also studying for an MSc in Internet Apps Development. After recent issues related to web hosting for students at my college I have decided to create a free hosting service for schools for my major MSc project. The idea is to create a web-based service where teachers can sign up their school and add class lists (in a format like xls) and the system creates separate folders on the server for each class->student. Usernames and password would be created for each student on-the-fly that allow students to log in and upload folders/files in an ftp-like interface (without the need for a local ftp client). Then each student would have their own website address (the following links don't work) Note that no domain purchase is required: school.hostdomain.com/class/student eg. stjohns.achost.com/10C/debbie Teachers are able to administer students accounts, and certain security measures can be put in place to prevent access from outside the school (if required- by IP) and password protect sites from public view (if required- by htaccess) and also locking accounts to prevent late submission, modification and deletion of coursework (if required). Also the idea is to have a facility to allow teachers to download a local copy of the class' work to a CD for exams board/ moderator submission, etc (or the exam board could view the sites live). Essentially it will be a streamlined, highly manageable system for teachers, providing only basic hosting, but providing additional security/privacy and download options customised for schools. Incidentally, my intention is to provide only simple file hosting, so no databases or server side scripts- but I know there are people getting their students playing with Joomla et al, so if your students need php/mysql/etc then I could look into implementing these things later. It's an ambitious project but I'm already well underway with the development (I'll place a link when I have something ready to show off). At this stage I'd be interested in hearing from school staff who might be interested in such a service or those with concerns or suggestions. I have an arrangement to trial the system at my current college, but I'd be interested in hearing from people for the following things: General indications of interest, especially in trialling and providing feedback on its use. Anyone with security/privacy/DPA/technical concerns to such a thing (This is a biggy as far as I'm concerned, and your input would be valuable) As well as teachers, I'd love to hear from network managers, as it will take some effort to get such a system working consistently in the minefield that are LA/School firewalls. I want network managers to be happy with the integrity of the system. Also, exam board representatives about their requirements and initiatives as far as online coursework goes. As a teacher I think I can fulfill their criteria, but it'd be nice to have some dialog For absolutely any comments or more details please don't hesistate to reply to this post or email me on andy at websitesfast dot co dot uk I will be ready to release the beta to 3-5 schools for testing mid-October and if you'd be interested in trying it out I'd absolutely love to hear from you. Ultimately I'm after teachers/schools who would allow me to conduct an in-depth study of how the system is being used and its implications on teaching and learning.
