- Vacancy Reference
- JOB002128
- Job Title
- ICT Operations Manager
- Job Start Date
- 4 November 2024
- Salary Range
- GR4 FT £32,076 to £39,186 Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
- Hours Per Week
- 36.5 Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.00 pm
- Working Pattern
- Term time only plus 2 weeks during the holidays
- School Address
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St. Saviour's C of E Primary
Alum Rock Road
Birmingham
B8 1JB
Telephone number: 0121 464 6923 - Contact Email
- enquiry@stsav.bham.sch.uk
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Closing Date
- 30 September 2024, 9:30am
- Job Information
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ICT Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-time with consideration to flexible working and reduced part-time hours
About Us: Located in the east of Birmingham, St. Saviour’s C of E school is a two-form entry primary school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and committed ICT Operations Manager. St. Saviour’s aims to provide ‘Opportunities without Limits’ for all our children within a nurturing, stimulating and varied curriculum. We offer a warm and safe environment, living out our Christian values; our children (and staff) love coming to school each day. Our strong ethos permeates every aspect of school life and faith in God/Allah is at the heart of our school community. There is an effective partnership, and very supportive links with, the church and our multi-cultural community, which enriches the experience of our children and their families; there is a shared commitment to the teaching of Christianity whilst supporting a multi-faith approach to the curriculum.
Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled ICT Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. As an ICT Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the school's information and communication technology infrastructure. Your primary focus will be on maintaining network systems, managing software applications, and ensuring the efficient operation of ICT resources across the school.Key Responsibilities:
- manage and maintain the school's ICT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and software applications
- provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to staff and students
- oversee the installation and configuration of hardware and software systems
- implement and enforce ICT policies and procedures to ensure data security and compliance
- collaborate with school leadership to develop and implement ICT strategies to support teaching and learning objectives
- keep abreast of emerging technologies and recommend upgrades or improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
- management of the ICT Budgets/Subscriptions, when required raise order against these budgets
- liaise with representatives of equipment and software suppliers and ensure that any faults that occur are rectified as soon as possible
- to ensure that all personal Computers and Networked systems comply with the School s Computer Security Policy, Data Protection Law, Copyright Law, Software Licencing Regulations
- to be aware of the school s Health and Safety Policy and develop and maintain such a policy relevant to the use of ICT equipment
Requirements:
- varied experience of technical trouble-shooting
- experience working at a senior level
- a good, working knowledge of current computer operating systems and other relevant systems Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
- proven experience in managing ICT operations in an educational or similar environment
- strong technical knowledge of network systems, hardware, and software applications
- excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively
- degree-level qualification in an ICT or business discipline (or equivalent, desirable not essential) NVQ level 4 for IT professionals, HNC computing or information technology, BCS part 1 qualification supervisory or management qualification desirable
- familiarity with data protection regulations and ICT security best practices
- effective communication skills with the ability to liaise with staff at all levels
- relevant qualifications in ICT or a related field would be advantageous
Benefits:
- competitive salary commensurate with experience
- opportunity for professional development
- supportive work environment
Visits to the school are welcome, please call 0121 4646923 to arrange a visit
Application forms should be forwarded to enquiry@stsav.bham.sch.ukSt Saviour’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
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How to Apply
An application form can be found on our school website.
- Safeguarding
- This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:
- enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
- References
- All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
- Short-listed candidates
- An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
- Terms and Conditions
- BCC is a Living Wage employer.
- Rehabilitation of Offenders
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
- Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
- Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.