Head of Information Technology

The ideal candidate will:

• Manage the provision of IT services for all staff and pupils
• Supervise the IT technical support administrator
• Manage financial aspects of the IT Department, including budgeting and purchasing of hardware and software
• Negotiate and administer supplier contracts and service agreements
• Maintain registers of all IT assets
• Manage the implementation and integration of the school admin system – ADAM, and support users of ADAM
• Manage the implementation and integration of the school Moodle platform, and support users of Moodle
• Manage the implementation and integration of iPads, including the purchasing of apps and the setup of the iPads, and support all iPad users
• Provide support for other software including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Provide staff development where necessary
• Be involved in teaching in the IT and Robotech programmes
• Keep current with the latest technologies and determine what new technology solutions and implementations will meet academic and business requirements

Only suitably qualified candidates should apply for this position, which calls for a graduate in an appropriate area with proven experience in leading a learning environment.

The successful candidate will show good problem-solving skills, be highly organised and able to understand the needs of the school, for both staff and pupils. We intend to employ a professional with good communication and interpersonal skills, who is innovative and willing to embrace and lead change, while still paying close attention to detail.

A Curriculum Vitae and contact information for two referees should be e-mailed to the address below with the subject line “Application Head of Information Technology (IT)”.

Date of commencement: January 2018, or earlier by mutual agreement.

Closing date for applications: Monday 4 September 2017.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The school reserves the right not to make an appointment.