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IT Systems Manager - Full-time

Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs

  • Ref:KCC886-5460-126S
  • Posted:18/09/2018
  • Pay:CAT grade 11 point 39-45 £37921-£43641
  • Start Date:Nov 2018
  • App Close Date:02/10/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:W/b 8th October

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Systems Manager at King Ethelbert School and Dane Court Grammar school. The school’s are federated, sharing a governing body, and founding members of the Coastal Academies Trust. The schools are also two of the highest performing schools in Thanet.

The IT Systems Manager role covers all aspects of IT, including technical management and oversight of all IT system including: Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, Google G-Suite and Windows 7, Windows 10 and Apple Clients and third party software, systems and contracts. It also includes leadership, management and development of a small team of technicians and apprentices, budget management and IT related project management.

The right candidate will have a good mix of interpersonal skills and technical knowledge. They must be able to clearly demonstrate a broad technical understanding and relate technical information in clear non-technical language.

The right candidate will also take a keen interest in the needs of both schools. All IT developments must be closely aligned with the Teaching and Learning requirements for each school, ensuring that projects dovetail closely with these needs and do not impact teaching and learning. The right candidate will also be able to lead and develop the IT staff and will take a keen interest in the development of apprentices at both schools.

Please see the attached Job Description for the full scope of responsibilities for the role.   

 

Information about the school

Dane Court Grammar School is a mixed selective school in Broadstairs. We are an International Baccalaureate World School, and one of only a handful of schools in the UK to offer both the IB Diploma (IBDP) and Careers–related (IBCP) programmes; our curriculum is challenging, broad and internationally-minded. Dane Court teachers and Heads of Department are subject experts, with an enthusiasm for evidence-informed teaching. Our outcomes are excellent and students progress to exciting destinations, including the very best universities and high level apprenticeships. Our students are polite and highly motivated.

Dane Court Grammar School is proud to be part of the Coastal Academies Trust, a local multi-academy trust of four secondary schools and a large primary school.

We offer you: Friendly staff, working together and supporting each other. Excellent induction programme.

"This is a great place to work", "I feel very valued" (Staff Survey - September 2023)

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Carolyn Hobbs, Office Manager
  • Address:Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT
  • Telephone: (01843) 864941
  • Email: hobbs@danecourt.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 608811

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.