Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education

Your new company This multi-academy trust, currently consisting of 12 primary schools and 4 secondary schools, has exciting growth plans for the next 5 years (increasing to circa 60 schools) and it is therefore crucial that the right individuals are appointed to ensure the continued success and growth of the trust. Based in Burnley in East Lancashire, the trust has excellent transport links and is in a beautiful area of the North West, where the trust proudly plays an integral part in fulfilling the Diocese's vision. As a trust, their values - Faith, service, Aspiration & Collaboration - are at the heart of everything they do and as a central team, they provide a high level of support to all academies in the trust. Due to the recent and further growth planned, this is an incredibly exciting time to join the trust where you can play your own part in the success story, overall positively contributing to the education and lives of children in the area as Head of IT. Your new role Reporting to the CEO, the Head of IT will be responsible for the strategic leadership, development and management of the Trust's IT infrastructure and service, whilst managing a high-performing team of IT specialists to ensure academies and the central team are fully supported. From a strategic perspective, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering the IT strategy, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders across the organisation, to ensure an IT service which encourages the highest level of teaching and learning in academies. You will lead on the management of the trust's service desk, whilst also considering the implementation of new technologies and software development, ensuring that the trust remains at the forefront of the EdTech world. From an infrastructure perspective, you will promote and develop the use of IT policies and processes across the trust, to encourage positive working practices and identifying proactive solutions to potential issues, whilst also having overall responsibility for the network across the trust. Operationally, you will manage an existing team of 2 IT Managers, whilst also considering the IT offering to schools and how this should evolve, therefore you will have recruitment and training as a key part of your role as the trust's central IT team grows. Additionally, you will have responsibility for cyber-security and IT compliance across the trust, therefore regularly reviewing policies, procedures and Service Level Agreements to ensure that the highest level of service is provided. As the Head of IT for this trust, it is also a key part of the role that you will lead on and successfully deliver all IT projects with the support of the wider team and external parties, being fully accountable for timings and budgets. Furthermore, you will fully manage the IT budget and therefore be required to regularly present and communicate to the senior leadership team regarding upcoming IT projects and costings. Please note this role will be on site 5 days a week in Lancashire with time being spent at both the central head office, and the individual academies. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess significant IT leadership experience, with specific experience of designing and delivering a strategy, ensuring the successful delivery of projects and leading a team to provide a high level of IT service. You will ideally have experience working in the education sector in a multi-site role, therefore with a strong knowledge of educational technologies and the overall impact that IT has on teaching and learning in schools. A passion for working in the education sector is essential, with the desire to further develop your own skills and experience as you become an integral part of this growing organisation. As the trust is a Microsoft Trust, it is also essential that you have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, with experience working with Arbor being beneficial. What you'll get in return In return, you will be joining this established organisation during a significant period of growth, where you will receive further training and development, allowing you to further develop your own career. Further demonstrating the trust's commitment to your development, they also consider access to appropriate professional bodies and payment of membership fees post 6 months service. You will become an integral part of the senior leadership team, where you will be fully supported upon joining the trust, collaborating with others to achieve the overall vision of the trust and feeling a real sense of reward. You will receive a competitive salary of between 60,000 and 68,000 dependent on experience (with annual pay reviews), as well as receiving an attractive benefits package. This benefits package includes a local government pension scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site parking, a discounted gym membership and access to a Blue Light Discount card. Holidays will depend on continuous service in the public sector, either offering 26 days + 2 statutory + bank holidays (36 days), or for those with more than 5 years service, 32 days + 2 statutory days + bank holidays (42 days). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company This multi-academy trust has grown in recent years, with schools joining the trust, as well as with the building of new schools, and it now consists of around 40 academies, based across the North of England. Hays has recruited for this trust for a number of years, with a strong knowledge of what it is like to be an IT Engineer working as part of this team, and regularly receiving positive feedback around the supportive nature of the trust. This particular role will be based at a secondary school in North Manchester, reporting to the Regional IT Manager and becoming an integral part of the team. Your new role As an IT Engineer at this secondary school and also supporting local primary schools, you will join an established team where you will work as a team to provide a high level of IT support to both teaching staff and pupils, overall ensuring a positive impact on teaching and learning. On a daily basis, you will be maintaining hardware and software, ensuring that the relevant equipment is available as required for lessons and working closely with the academic/teaching staff to advise on the use of IT equipment in the classroom. This will involve setting up and installing new equipment, software and hardware and also working with bespoke educational technologies such as interactive whiteboards and AV equipment. In addition, you will be supporting with server, network and cloud platforms, which will involve maintaining network cabling, performing basic diagnostics and supporting with broadband connectivity. This is a varied role where you will gain experience in all areas of IT, working closely with the trust central IT staff and also supporting with projects for new technologies. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess IT support experience, ideally with experience working in the education sector in a school, college or mufti academy trust. You will have a proactive approach to your work, with a real passion for providing a high level of IT support and an interest in working in this rewarding sector. In addition, you must possess a valid UK driving licence and your own vehicle, as you may be required to travel to other Manchester-based sites. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between 31,000 and 32,000 dependent on experience, which will also be subject to an annual review and increase, as well as receiving an attractive benefits package. This benefits package includes 31 days holiday (plus bank), access to a local government pension scheme and additional benefits such as gym discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme and an employee assistance program. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

School Senior IT Technician Based in Bordesley Green, Birmingham 18 - 20ph (dependent on experience) Your new company A busy Secondary School based in North Birmingham is looking for an experienced Senior IT Technician to work along side the IT Manager. This role will be, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. The role is to cover long term sickness. Your new role The role is to support the school's computer systems, applications and associated software, and to advise and support on the implementation of system developments. The role will entail: Provide support and guidance to staff and students on the use of school's ICT systems, including training on the use of the equipment where necessary Maintain e-mail accounts for staff. Manage and maintain school MIS Manage and maintain Sims.net system. Manage, update and maintain school website and Virtual Learning Environment Supervise loans of ICT/AV equipment. Manage and have overall responsibility for software installations, hardware maintenance, upgrades, fault diagnosis and repair, security measures and back-up schedule. What you'll need to succeed You will have proven experience in IT support, ideally within an educational setting with strong knowledge of Windows OS, Office 365, networking, and cloud services. You will have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users. What you'll get in return Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company This multi-academy trust has grown significantly in the last couple of years, now consisting of 10 schools and, with further growth plans, it is important that the right staff are appointed to ensure the continued success and growth of the trust. With a split of primary and secondary schools and an excellent reputation, the school has an excellent presence across North East Manchester, known for the strong focus they put on improving the lives of their pupils and contributing to the wider community. The IT team is well established at the trust, with a long-standing Head of IT who has ambitious plans and with a team of dedicated and forward-thinking IT professionals, this is an exciting opportunity for an IT Manager to join the trust and be responsible for the Rochdale hub of schools. Your new role Reporting to the Head of IT, you will be responsible for managing the IT infrastructure across 1 secondary school and 3 primary schools based in East Manchester, working with your wider IT team. Based at the secondary school which is in Middleton, you will be fully responsible for delivering a high level of IT support to end users, therefore working closely with the leadership team and staff to ensure that teaching and learning is enhanced through the provision of an excellent IT service. This will involve working on projects to be delivered in your schools which could relate to upgrades, installations or the introduction of new technologies. Supporting with IT in schools can mean working with hardware, software or technologies bespoke to the education sector, and you will therefore continuously be exposed to new technologies, allowing you to develop your own skills and knowledge. Working with your wider IT team, you will be responsible for overseeing 2 IT Technicians who provide support in both the secondary school and the 3 primaries, and you will therefore work with them to ensure they are being developed and supported in their roles, completing regular reviews around performance and career development. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess experience of leading in IT with experience in the education sector being beneficial. You will have experience working with hardware and software, delivering a high level of IT service in a face-to-face end user environment, and you will have a passion for providing IT support in the education sector. Experience of the education sector, as well as knowledge of systems and technologies in this sector would be advantageous, with Microsoft 365 knowledge being essential. You must have previous experience of either leading a team, or mentoring more junior IT professionals and will be a strong team player, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive annual salary of between 35,000 and 45,000 dependent on experience, and you will join this growing trust where you will have the opportunity to further develop your own skills and therefore your career. You will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, excellent holiday allowance and access to the trust's wider benefits, including an employee wellbeing scheme and assistance programme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)