Digital Technology Lead

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Teaching vacancies, Cotteridge, Birmingham

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 21 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

Identifying, communicating, and implementing strategic leadership and direction for IT across the school including IT refresh cycles.
Ensuring that all systems and processes support 2S2C principles (Standardise, Simplify, Consistency and Compliance)
Technical authority and Lead on all IT related subjects.
Line Management responsibilities.
Ensure that automated systems between the MIS and M365 are operating correctly.
Ensure the high availability of servers within Azure and their availability within the school.
Ownership and responsibility for all Service Level Agreements with third parties as appropriate.
Ensure all devices (new and existing) are correctly enrolled and managed with appropriate policies and software updates within InTune.
Monitor local Wi-Fi and physical local networks (access points, cabling and switching etc.) to ensure correct operation.
Maintain accurate records of inventory items, software catalogue (inc. licensing), network topology and changes to enable swift diagnosis of issues.
Lead on any planned IT works including liaising with external partners.
Assure accessibility of MIS to any users requiring access to it.
Strategic planning for scheduled refresh of IT equipment and systems
Assure correct operation and availability of backup systems and disaster recovery contingencies including correct documentation of procedures and retention policies etc.
Assure the availability of sufficient equipment to support teaching and learning, and administrative functions within the school.
Assure the correct configuration and operation of SmoothWall firewall and content filtering provision.
Provide training on an individual or group basis.
Maintain oversight of IT Budget as appropriate.
Continue to maintain currency on emerging technologies and participate in continuous development to ensure you are equipped to perform the role.
Participate in your own and deliver annual performance review cycles to those you line manage.
To be aware of, and comply with, all school policies and procedures in particular relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate senior member of staff.
To be aware of and support differences to help ensure everyone has equal access to the services of the school and feels valued, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background.
To contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
To work as part of a team, appreciating and supporting the role of other people within the team.
To attend and participate in meetings as required.
The post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties associated with the work of the school as may be directed by the Headteacher, commensurate with the grade of the post.