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Director of IT at Berkhamsted Schools Group
Berkhamsted Schools Group (BSG), a family of leading independent schools based in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, is at the forefront of technology implementation in schools. Committed to developing remarkable people, their provision of technology across the schools is in line with a key aim of preparing pupils for life beyond school.
The Opportunity:
As a visionary digital technologist and strategic leader, you will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team (SMT). You’ll work closely with the Group Director of EdTech and the Deputy Head for Teaching and Innovation, placing you at the heart of developing IT maturity and leveraging and adopting new technologies.
This career-defining role offers the chance to make a significant impact. You’ll enhance teaching, learning, and support services in a digitally innovative environment while working with a pro-technology Principal and SMT.
Responsibilities:
* Manage a healthy budget covering all technology across the group.
* Lead on Cyber Security Strategy and risk management.
* Lead a team of 16 technology experts across various domains, including IT support, Digital Innovation, Infrastructure, Business Systems, Automation, Data (iSAMS), and Theatre.
* Collaborate with the IT Strategy Group and IT User Groups.
* Drive the implementation of Automation (MS Power Platform) and other new technologies like AI.
* Comprehensive use of M365 tools (OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Azure).
* Oversee the ongoing 121 device provision throughout the group.
Qualifications:
* Technical expertise or relevant knowledge.
* A solid understanding of IT Security protocols and the ongoing risks posed by cyber crime
* Ensure the IT Strategy aligns with the school’s strategic vision.
* Experience in leading and supporting staff, team building, and risk mitigation.
* Demonstrable continuous process improvement and project management skills.
* Candidates without education sector experience are welcome but must demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and school nuances.
Location and Benefits:
Based in the historic market town of Berkhamsted, with strong transport links to London, staff are genuinely caring with a collective desire to achieve the best outcome for pupils and recognise the value IT brings to school life. Enjoy a fantastic pension (up to 15% contributory), generous staff fee remission after the first year, and flexibility for some home working outside of term time.
Application and Interviews: Starting during the Autumn term or earlier, interviews will begin from the 5th of July onwards. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Location: Central OR West London
Salary: Negotiable
Summary: ESP is delighted to be working again with one of the UK’s leading organisations of independent schools. The two schools that require immediate assistance are based in London. Both schoolsare looking for an experienced and dependable IT Engineer.
Location: Weybridge, Surrey
Salary: up to £30K
Summary: ESP are delighted to be working again with St George’s College Weybridge as they search for a new member of their Service Desk team. This a key opportunity, for you, to make a significant impact. You will be joining a proud IT division, dedicated to both the teaching staff and students alike through seamless Service Desk solutions.
Job Title: Director of IT and Digital Strategy
Location: London
Salary: TBC
Summary: ***This role is now under offer – to be considered for similar positions, please register via the CV Drop Off button***
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Eltham College Family of Schools for the recruitment of an operationally experienced, enthusiastic, and strategically minded technology leader.
Will Townsend at ESP is excellent at sourcing candidates in very specialist areas, which we may otherwise not have found. He is open and honest, service oriented and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend Will and ESP wholeheartedly.
Your contractor has been a fantastic support to the IT department over the past weeks and we can highly recommend him for any future contracts you arrange on his behalf.
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Thank you for all of your assistance with this vacancy, it was a positive experience for us and we are grateful for your professional support throughout.
Leathersellers Federation of Schools
Leathersellers Federation of Schools
I have known William for many years. He was my first call when I began looking for a new job and matched me up with a great employer within a few weeks. He stayed in touch throughout the recruitment process and followed up after I began my new job to see how I was settling in. If you work in this area of education and are looking to recruit or move on from your current job this is the place to start.
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Lesley, MIS and SIMS Consultant
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Thank you for your help with this, you certainly do have some contacts and always find someone for us.
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I am delighted with the service that ESP has provided, in particular Nick Sion, who has worked hard to secure me a position at a brilliant school in London. He has kept in touch with me at all stages of the recruitment process and has been extremely helpful to me.
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I was contacted by ESP regarding a potential contract and from the first phone call over a year ago, to our continued communications, they have always been courteous, professional, and informative. Nick who is one of the Senior Consultants was especially helpful when organising my CV, paperwork and interviews before I started. He has also negotiated several extensions to my contract including a pay rise on my latest renewal.
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Lee Dowling, IT Manager
Edge Grove School
I would personally recommend Nick and ESP to any employer or job seeker in the education sector.
Cognita Schools
Will has done me proud whenever I’ve needed him over the years and I have recommended ESP to many friends and colleagues, whether they were hiring or looking to be hired. He clearly puts effort into matching people and roles, rather than just shoe-horning unsuitable people in.
Lee Dowling, IT Manager
Edge Grove School
ESP’s thorough and professional approach to recruitment is a refreshing change compared with other agencies that send unqualified candidates who do not meet requirements. The standard and consistency of candidates is always good and so is the level of communication and understanding of our requirements, which is most welcome.
Mark Nelson, Head of Service Delivery
Gaia Technologies PLC
ESP makes it easy and find the right people fast!
Prad Samtani, Director of IT
Throughout the four years I have worked with ESP, they have provided me with interesting and challenging IT contracts in schools. They are the best.
I have worked for ESP for six years as an independent SIMS consultant. They are very helpful, a pleasure to deal with and they really specialise in SIMS which is great for me.
Nick has an excellent understanding of the independent schools sector as well as the applications used within schools, specifically academic MIS offerings such as SIMS and iSAMS. His cognizance of the schools’ job market is exceptional and I have always found him to be dedicated and hard working.
Cognita Schools
ESP are excellent at recruiting candidates in very specialist areas, which we would otherwise not have found. Hard working, meticulous and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Principal, Abbey College Manchester
I don’t know how many staff Will has hired for us this year, but they have all been excellent as have Will and his team.
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