Director of ICT
Delta Academies Trust, Knottingley, WF11 0EPThis job expired on 17 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 January 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 December 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership scale points 20 – 24 (£67,364 to £74,295)
Director of ICT job summary
At Delta Academies Trust, our mission is “improving lives”. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then we would like to hear from you.
We are currently looking to appoint a Director of ICT to join our friendly team based at our Head Office in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, as soon as possible on a permanent and full-time basis. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
As the Director of ICT, you will report directly to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO). You will be responsible for managing and directing ICT operations across the Trust and providing leadership and technical advice to the ICT team. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with third parties to ensure cost efficiencies and savings where possible. Your key day to day responsibility will be to manage the overall ICT team, ensuring our academies are supported, contracts are managed, data is analysed and ensure that relationships within our Trust and with other Trusts/schools are maintained and developed to ensure students and staff can benefit from outstanding ICT systems and provision.
You will operate primarily from Head Office, as well as visiting the academies on a periodic/priority basis so the ability to travel and work across the Trust is essential.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits to our staff including:
• Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 36 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 39 days after 5 years’ service (including Bank Holidays)
• Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities
Interested? Why not click on the link to find out more and apply.
At Delta, we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Delta, as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required.
Our vision is to transform education across the North of England and level up the playing field for those children who live in disadvantaged circumstances. Our high expectations of students has created a culture and climate conducive to learning and as a result the progress made by all students across the Trust is extremely positive. The core team consists of a range of specialist staff who are committed to working alongside colleagues within our academies to ensure that they have the support they need to succeed.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and barred list.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
About Delta Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0345 196 0095
Delta Academies Trust are one of the largest multi academy trusts in the North of England with a passion and drive to improve the education experience for all pupils and students, regardless of where they live.
Our vision is to transform education across the North of England and level up the playing field for those children who live in disadvantaged circumstances. Our high expectations of students has created a culture and climate conducive to learning and as a result the progress made by all students across the Trust is extremely positive. The support from school leaders allows for innovative practitioners to practice their craft.
Working for us is all about passion, and we have lots of great people who are really passionate about what they do – from teaching assistants, IT technicians, teachers, caterers, leaders and curriculum experts. Ask our people what they get up to day to day and they’ll all tell you how much they enjoy the variety, pace, and challenge of working in one of our academies, schools or at Head Office.
If our vision fits with your vision, we would love to talk to you about our roles and the benefits of working with us.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Arranging a visit to Delta Academies Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk.
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