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ICT Manager (full time)
Salary: Remuneration depending on qualifications and experience
King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can be take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas.
We are looking for an ICT Manager who, reporting to the Director of ICT Operations, will be responsible for:
• Line managing the ICT technicians and any apprentices
• Managing the School’s ICT infrastructure including servers, network, and security systems
• Managing the school’s ICT, AV, Service Desk, providing a user-friendly and high performing service to staff and students
• Maintaining and upgrading software applications as well as undertaking tasks to promote the effective use of ICT across school, both educationally and in administrative functions
• Deputising for the Director of ICT Operations and contributing to developing the school’s ICT strategy and planning
In addition to ICT Manager, the postholder will hold the post of Data Compliance Officer with regards to data protection plus assist the Director of ICT Operations to plan and deliver ICT service projects.
The post-holder should:
• hold relevant Comptia or Microsoft certifications
• have experience of managing and running an ICT Service Desk, and line management experience
• have significant demonstrable experience in a user-faced ICT role, preferably in the education sector
• have experience in managing Microsoft applications, Jamf and other MDM solutions, plus ITIL experience is desirable
• have data protection and compliance experience
Full details can be found in our job description and person specification online.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Monday 10th February 2025
To apply for this role please apply via our online Application Form.
We have excellent benefits which include:
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Free lunch during term time
• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% employee contributions, 10% employer contributions) and associated life assurance scheme
• Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme
• Use of School gym facilities
• Staff CPD
• Cycle to Work Scheme
All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, social media checks, and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
To read more about King Alfred’s diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.