Digital Technology Manager
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are now looking to appoint an excellent Digital Technology Manager to join our successful team who isprimarily responsible for the smooth-running of the IT systems infrastructure at King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls, ensuring all School IT-related systems function correctly, reliably, securely and are regularly updated.
Responsible to the Support Services Manager, the Digital Technology Manager is the senior member of the Technical Support Team and is expected to take on a leadership role within the department, demonstrating initiative to troubleshoot problems, good communication skills to help guide other members of the team and setting an example of best working practices for all members of the LSG community.Having previous experience as a Senior IT Technician or Network Manager, the Digital Technology Manager will be comfortable operating as a second/third line level of technical support to the main IT function at King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic development of all ICT systems across the school and sixth form centre.
- Line management of digital technology team.
- Provide effective technical support for all users.
- Provide training to users as required
- Provide regular updates on faults/issues to all users via appropriate means.
- Audit and monitor the provision of ICT support to ensure IT resources are fully operational, supporting uninterrupted teaching and learning.
- Manage filtered internet connectivity and proxy server.
- Oversee the school’s WiFi provision across various VLANs.
- Manage all elements of the school’s Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 tenancy.
- Administer school-owned Chromebook and Windows devices.
- Manage relationships with third-party IT service providers.
- Oversee backup systems and disaster recovery contingencies.
- Manage the school’s MIS system, ensuring all upgrades and relevant patches are installed.
- Oversee the school’s printing and photocopying provision.
- Identify, plan, and cost future developments and upgrades of the ICT infrastructure within agreed budgets.
- Oversee software licensing, ensuring timely renewals.
- Develop and review the five-year IT development plan.
- Oversee the creation and implementation of designated IT policies.
- Oversee the implementation of the schools’ “acceptable use” policy
- To support the school in meeting its safeguarding responsibilities
What the school offers its staff
The post offers excellent working conditions and a comprehensive development programme, along with a school that is committed to updating and developing its IT provision.
Commitment to safeguarding
King Edward VI Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will have online checks undertaken before interview. Successful applicants be subject to an enhanced DBS check.Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is a criminal offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. KEVI is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.