- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 18
- School size
- 134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Crosshill Special School website (opens in new tab)
Head of IT
More than one location, Oak Learning Partnership16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Scale, SCP 43 – 47, £52,805 to £56,900 per annum.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and committed Head of IT to join our dedicated team. As the Head of IT, you will oversee the central IT services and infrastructure, driving innovation and excellence across multiple school sites. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the delivery of IT strategies, ensure robust data protection and enhance business continuity. This role demands a visionary leader, preferably with experience in multi-site IT management, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting the trust’s mission of delivering inclusive education.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, exceptional people management abilities and outstanding communication skills. While prior experience in an educational setting is not required, the candidate should demonstrate transferable skills and a willingness to learn. Training and development opportunities will be available to ensure the successful candidate is fully supported in the role.
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.
If you want to make a difference to young people and join a trust at an exciting part of its journey, we would love to hear from you.
We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form and personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk
For further information about the trust please visit our website:
www.oaklp.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
Our people matter; we understand that we can only achieve our vision by recruiting the right people and providing them with the support, training and time they need to allow them to flourish and be the best that they can be.
Whatever role an individual undertakes within our organisation, they are contributing to our collective aim of transforming lives. We invest heavily in our people ensuring they feel valued, and their well-being is always considered.We understand that if staff feel valued and if the impact they arehaving is recognised, they can perform at their best.
We offer an attractive staff benefits package and CPD opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@oaklp.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Oak Learning Partnership
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@oaklp.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01615530030
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Arranging a visit to Oak Learning Partnership
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@oaklp.co.uk.
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