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Head of IT - Corporation Road Community Primary School (Lingfield Education Trust)
| Posting date: | 15 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,001.00 to £110,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50,807 - £58,959 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2024 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 267574 |
Summary
Lingfield Education Trust
Head of IT
andpound;50,807 - andpound;58,959
37 hours with 40 days annual leave. Flexible working
Key Purpose of Role: To lead on the development and implementation of the IT strategy for the trust. You will lead on the design, development and set up of the IT infrastructure as well as managing the IT technical team.
As a key leader of the trust you will help to deliver an outstanding service to our schools and pupils and ensure a safe digital environment for all our learners
Reporting to: CFOO
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop and implement a high quality, innovative IT strategy that aligns with the Trustandrsquo;s vision and objectives. Ensuring effective use of technology to support teaching and learning, as well as operational excellence across the trust
Project manage the development of all systems and infrastructure across the trust
andnbsp;Lead a highly skilled team of IT technicians and ensure they are deployed effectively across the trust to support all schools
andnbsp;Deliver innovative and efficient IT systems and solutions that enhance learning and ensure effective management and administration
andnbsp;Ensure effective security solutions including firewalls, web filtering and antivirus solutions
andnbsp;Manage the IT resources efficiently ensuring best value and use of technology throughout the trust
andnbsp;Manage key stakeholders and negotiate performance outcomes, quality of service and value for money
andnbsp;To be responsible for the management, installation, maintenance, availability and integrity of the IT infrastructure across the trust.
andnbsp;Lead on evaluating emerging technologies, changes to regulations and new security risks to ensure opportunities are realised and best practice is adhered to at all times
andnbsp;Act as DPO for the Trust.
andnbsp;Design and implement a high-quality resilient IT solution to minimise risk of cyber-attack, downtime and loss of data, safeguarding both user and data
andnbsp;Develop and implement IT policies to support the security and integrity of the IT data and ensure full compliance with latest guidance
andnbsp;Any other duties of a similar nature related to the post which may be required from time to time.
An application pack must be submitted for this role. One can be downloaded from our website www.lingfieldeducationtrust.com or alternatively please contact Hannah Peacock, HR Manager.
Applications must be returned to hrsupport@lingfieldeducationtrust.com.
We cannot accept CVs for this role.If you would like to call and discuss this exciting opportunity, please ring Kath Hull, CFOO on 07710475910.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL SCHOOL POLICIES.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that whilst the position is based at Corporation Road Primary School, the Trust reserves the right to direct its staff to work across the Trust family of schools, if required.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO RELEVANT VETTING CHECKS, INCLUDING A SATISFACTORY ENHANCED DBS CHECK BEFORE AN OFFER OF APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RE-CHECKING AS REQUIRED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE SCHOOL.
Head of IT
andpound;50,807 - andpound;58,959
37 hours with 40 days annual leave. Flexible working
Key Purpose of Role: To lead on the development and implementation of the IT strategy for the trust. You will lead on the design, development and set up of the IT infrastructure as well as managing the IT technical team.
As a key leader of the trust you will help to deliver an outstanding service to our schools and pupils and ensure a safe digital environment for all our learners
Reporting to: CFOO
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop and implement a high quality, innovative IT strategy that aligns with the Trustandrsquo;s vision and objectives. Ensuring effective use of technology to support teaching and learning, as well as operational excellence across the trust
Project manage the development of all systems and infrastructure across the trust
andnbsp;Lead a highly skilled team of IT technicians and ensure they are deployed effectively across the trust to support all schools
andnbsp;Deliver innovative and efficient IT systems and solutions that enhance learning and ensure effective management and administration
andnbsp;Ensure effective security solutions including firewalls, web filtering and antivirus solutions
andnbsp;Manage the IT resources efficiently ensuring best value and use of technology throughout the trust
andnbsp;Manage key stakeholders and negotiate performance outcomes, quality of service and value for money
andnbsp;To be responsible for the management, installation, maintenance, availability and integrity of the IT infrastructure across the trust.
andnbsp;Lead on evaluating emerging technologies, changes to regulations and new security risks to ensure opportunities are realised and best practice is adhered to at all times
andnbsp;Act as DPO for the Trust.
andnbsp;Design and implement a high-quality resilient IT solution to minimise risk of cyber-attack, downtime and loss of data, safeguarding both user and data
andnbsp;Develop and implement IT policies to support the security and integrity of the IT data and ensure full compliance with latest guidance
andnbsp;Any other duties of a similar nature related to the post which may be required from time to time.
An application pack must be submitted for this role. One can be downloaded from our website www.lingfieldeducationtrust.com or alternatively please contact Hannah Peacock, HR Manager.
Applications must be returned to hrsupport@lingfieldeducationtrust.com.
We cannot accept CVs for this role.If you would like to call and discuss this exciting opportunity, please ring Kath Hull, CFOO on 07710475910.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL SCHOOL POLICIES.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that whilst the position is based at Corporation Road Primary School, the Trust reserves the right to direct its staff to work across the Trust family of schools, if required.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO RELEVANT VETTING CHECKS, INCLUDING A SATISFACTORY ENHANCED DBS CHECK BEFORE AN OFFER OF APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RE-CHECKING AS REQUIRED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE SCHOOL.
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