ICT Manager Bettridge School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Job description
Bettridge is looking to appoint an IT Manager to work as part of a team committed to providing the best possible quality of teaching and learning for two Special Schools. This is for 37hrs/week, all year round.
The principal tasks and responsibilities are the management of all aspects of the IT networks, analytical fault diagnosis and repair. You must be able to develop a vision and strategy for innovative use of IT in a school setting, involving infrastructure improvement and management of the IT budget. The role includes training and advising staff on using IT as a teaching tool to promote the use of IT across the curriculum and will have line management for an ICT Technician.
You will have excellent IT and technical skills with knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server 2012 & 2016, Exchange, Windows 8.1 & 10 and CentOS 7.
You must be self-motivated, able to think clearly under pressure, methodical, dynamic and enthusiastic. Salary can be negotiated for the right candidate.
Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Michael Bell, ICT Manager, on mbell@bettridge.gloucs.sch.uk or 01242 514934.
To apply, please log on to our website www.bettridge.org.uk where you will find the application form and more information about the school. Applications must be on the Bettridge School Application Form (CVs are not accepted), to be received by 12pm on the closing date.
Essential educational requirements
Good standard of Maths and English
Experience of School ICT is more important
Essential qualifications
No specific qualifications required
Essential skills and experience
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description for further information
Employee benefits
CPD, Healthshield, comprehensive induction, cycle to work scheme, regular on the job training. Annual Leave of 24.5 days per year, rising to 29.5 after 5 years) plus bank holidays.
About Bettridge School
Bettridge is a community special school based in Cheltenham. We provide an individualised, creative and exciting learning pathway for pupils between the ages of 2 and 19 within a safe and supportive environment. All pupils have a statement of specials educational needs, an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or are being assessed for an EHCP. Most pupils have severe or profound learning difficulties. The website aims to give you a brief introduction to Bettridge School. If you would like any further information, please contact us, we will be very happy to help. You can read the outcome of our latest Ofsted report here: https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2653709 We are committed to continuous professional development and provide a number of opportunities for this.
- Address
- Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3AT
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Type
- Special School
- Website
- Bettridge School website (opens in a new window)