ICT Systems Manager

We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated ICT Systems Manager to oversee all elements of our ICT function including leading on strategy, maintaining our devices and infrastructure, cyber security and training. This is a varied and challenging role that would suit an excellent communicator and problem solver who is passionate about IT in education.

A supporter of independent education is absolutely essential, as is the need to understand, support and promote the Augustinian values and ethos of the School as enshrined in the School’s mission statement.

Responsibilities

1. Promoting the values and ethos of the School as enshrined in its mission statement.
2. Contributing towards the development of the School’s academic and administrative ICT infrastructure.
3. Development of the School’s web-based Intranet which includes bespoke student reporting and performance tracking systems using ASP.NET technology.
4. Management of all aspects of ICT and audiovisual systems, both technical and user related.
5. Responsibility for scheduling, prioritising and monitoring ICT and audiovisual systems matters and communicating effectively to users the progress on each request.
6. Drawing up an annual development plan including a budget proposal in conjunction with the Headmaster and the Deputy Head (Academic); managing the budget.
7. Management of testing, installation and deployment of School network and departmental software.
8. Management of the ordering and fitting of consumables and maintenance of equipment in all ICT areas.
9. Line management of the ICT network assistant.
10. Provision of staff training; assisting with the provision of ICT classroom support to staff and pupils, when required and where time permits.
11. Communicating effectively through attendance at meetings, as required.
12. Monitoring responsible use of the Internet and email systems by students.
13. To fulfil duties and responsibilities regarding safeguarding pupils and health and safety.
14. Undertaking of other duties which fall within professional capabilities, and which may reasonably be required by the Headmaster within the context of the School.

Experience, Skills and Aptitudes

Essential:

1. Excellent knowledge of Office 365, Entra, Exchange online within a hybrid Server 2022 tenant.
2. Experience of Intune desktop and mobile device management.
3. Familiarity with Sharepoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
4. Good organisational skills in relation to systems, users and equipment.
5. Experienced in providing 2nd/3rd line support.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Flexibility and commitment to continuous improvement.
8. Excellent problem solving skills.
9. Self-reliance and motivation and the ability to successfully lead a team.

Desirable:

1. Proven experience in managing IT development projects from inception to completion.
2. Experienced in liaising and negotiating with 3rd parties.
3. Knowledge and experience of how ICT is used to support teaching and learning.
4. Experience with web filtering technologies and administration and Cyber Incident Response handling.