IT Operations and Development Manager
Croydon High School, Croydon, Croydon
IT Operations and Development Manager
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Croydon High School, Croydon, Croydon
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
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Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
Croydon High School is looking for an experienced IT professional to play a key role in managing, installing and maintaining the Schools ICT systems and infrastructure. As the IT Operations and Development Manager, you will lead a team of technical staff to provide a high quality and professional IT service to users across the school, delivering day-to-day IT support from our in-house IT helpdesk. You will ensure the School's ICT systems are developed in accordance to teaching and learning requirements and will also assume responsibility for the development and delivery of the Schools IT strategy.
You will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service skills, who is capable of thinking strategically and analytically. You will possess an MCSA / MCSE / ITIL foundation level or an equivalent qualification, along with a strong technical IT background. You will also possess knowledge and experience of:
- Server and network infrastructure
- Designing ICT systems
- Managing third party service providers
- Diagnosing and resolving technical errors
- Implementing technical solutions
- Managing a technical team An understanding of ICT hardware and software is essential, along with knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and server operating systems.
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
- GDST central training and development programme
- Generous pension schemes
- Life assurance benefit
- Free school lunches
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Financial guidance and support
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus.Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: