Head of IT

Full-time, 37 hours per week with some opportunities for hybrid working

King Edward's is one of Hampshire's leading independent day schools with a mission to operate a forward-thinking, modern IT infrastructure to support over 1500 staff and pupils at our excellent School. The Head of IT will work with the Assistant Head (Digital Strategy) to define and deliver the IT strategy for King Edward VI Preparatory School and King Edward VI Senior School across our 3 sites. You will lead and develop a well-resourced IT Support team consisting of 2 Assistant Network Managers, 3 Technicians and an IT Administrator and Cloud Technician who provide IT support to our staff and pupils. This is a central role, vital to our school's aims and the efficient running of the School's IT systems.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled IT professional who is up to date with current and emerging trends and emerging best practices and has the ability to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the business. You will have hands on technical experience and will lead and manage a team to ensure effective, efficient and professional service delivery. You will have a strong technical IT background with experience of managing an IT Helpdesk, server and network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services and ideally supporting a 1:1 device programme. You will have experience of strategic planning and implementing IT projects on time and in budget. Experience of working in an educational establishment would be an advantage but is not essential.

The selected candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service skills who is capable of thinking strategically. You will be an effective leader who can lead from the front and contribute to the day-to-day support provided to staff and pupils.

King Edward's offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, 31 days' annual leave rising to 36 days with service, continuous professional development, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.

The successful applicant should be a car driver as the role will involve travel between sites.

Further details and application forms are available from https://senior.kes.school/90/employment-opportunities Alternatively, contact the HR department on or email: hr@kes.hants.sch.uk

CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 22 November 2024.

The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled IT professional who is up to date with current and emerging trends and emerging best practices and has the ability to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the business. You will have hands on technical experience and will lead and manage a team to ensure effective, efficient and professional service delivery. You will have a strong technical IT background with experience of managing an IT Helpdesk, server and network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services and ideally supporting a 1:1 device programme. You will have experience of strategic planning and implementing IT projects on time and in budget. Experience of working in an educational establishment would be an advantage but is not essential.

The selected candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service skills who is capable of thinking strategically. You will be an effective leader who can lead from the front and contribute to the day-to-day support provided to staff and pupils.

King Edward's is one of Hampshire's leading independent day schools with a mission to operate a forward-thinking, modern IT infrastructure to support over 1500 staff and pupils at our excellent School. The Head of IT will work with the Assistant Head (Digital Strategy) to define and deliver the IT strategy for King Edward VI Preparatory School and King Edward VI Senior School across our 3 sites. You will lead and develop a well-resourced IT Support team consisting of 2 Assistant Network Managers, 3 Technicians and an IT Administrator and Cloud Technician who provide IT support to our staff and pupils. This is a central role, vital to our school's aims and the efficient running of the School's IT systems.

King Edward's offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, 31 days' annual leave rising to 36 days with service, continuous professional development, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.

The successful applicant should be a car driver as the role will involve travel between sites.