What skills and experience we're looking for
The Post
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath School is currently embarking on a rapid phase of significant investment and transition from traditional on-premises client-server-based computing to a Cloud-First approach using latest Microsoft 365 technology to enable the school to pursue its strategic objectives, accompanied with class-leading pedagogy and learning.
In keeping with this change, the role offered is different to that which would historically be associated with supporting a school network. There is a shift in bias towards enabling and supporting all users to fully exploit the potential that M365 has to offer as opposed to supporting systems. The focus of the role is to standardise and simplify the provision of IT systems and services to create an infrastructure that supports the learner by providing consistency to all users regardless of location or device and which also complies with the many statutory and advisory obligations that are incumbent upon a school IT system.
The successful candidate will possess a passion for information technology. They will be aware of current trends across the education sector especially where there is alignment between these and the school needs; will be instrumental in shaping the way that IT becomes embedded into the curriculum and administrative structures across the school.
Key responsibilities:
• 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.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A modern, well-resourced environment
• Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
• Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
Commitment to safeguarding
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. CHARITY NUMBER: 529051