IT Operations Manager - Full-time

ALP Schools

• Ref:KCC-F115-19-T
• Posted:08/08/2025
• Pay:£35,100 – £40,200
• Start Date:October 2025
• App Close Date:29/08/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:8th - 12th September

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IT Operations Manager

Pay: Grade T7-T9 payscale 38-55 - £35,100 - £40,200

Location:  Head Office, Pierview Academy, Gravesend, DA12 2AH. With some working from all other ALP Schools

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5hrs per week

ALP Schools is a chain of five “Good” schools. This is an exciting time as we are growing both in numbers of staff, pupils and in our positive reputation.

ALP Schools provide continuity in learning for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans. The overarching purpose of our provision is to work with learners so that they are able to overcome the barriers to learning that they have previously encountered. We aim to offer flexible, structured and supportive needs led approaches.  The nature of our work can be stressful, challenging, but equally as rewarding. Therefore, caring for staff well-being and promoting our people strategy is key to our success. 

We are looking for an IT Operations Manager to support our vision. They will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of ALP School's IT department. This includes ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of IT systems and infrastructure. The post holder will manage IT staff, develop and implement IT policies, the schools IT strategy, and manage IT budgets. Additionally, they focus on aligning IT operations with the overall business goals and strategies. We are a Google Education School running solely on Chrome OS devices. The post will mainly be based in the schools Head Office in Gravesend. However, they will be expected to be in all ALP Schools when required. Expenses for this will be paid. 

Interested candidates are requested to apply online or by email - david.cowell@alpschools.org. To download the application form please visit www.alpschools.org and email all completed applications.

Closing Date:  Friday 29th August 2025

Interviews: W/B 8th September

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ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools. Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs. Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning…

Job Contact Information

• Name:Richard Johnson
• Address:East Crescent,
  Gravesend,
  Kent,
  DA12 2AR
• Telephone: 02030269968
• Email: richard.johnson@alpschools.org

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