Assistant IT Systems Manager

Job Description

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Scale 8 points 25-28 £33,945 - £36,648* (*Pay award pending)

Application Deadline Midday Monday 22nd April 2024

Interviews will take place Friday 3rd May 2024

We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our Trust's central IT team as an Assistant IT Systems Manager. This role is crucial in ensuring that all staff and students across the trust have access to high-quality and proactive IT support. Additionally, the successful candidate will play a key role in project management, helping to oversee and implement IT projects that enhance our educational and administrative operations.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Provide assistance and support to the Trust's IT Systems Manager
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Trust's IT Network and systems, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID and SharePoint
Support individual schools and technicians in managing the networks, infrastructure, equipment and software
Project manage various IT projects ranging from implementing complete IT infrastructure in new-build schools to introducing new services in established environments.
We are looking for you if you have:

Extensive experience in ICT which includes IT Systems Management and ICT Infrastructure.
Experience in project management and procurement & tender processes.
Excellent typed and spoken communication skills, approachable and flexible
Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise demands.
We can offer:

A friendly and supportive working environment
A comprehensive induction programme and a commitment to engage in professional development opportunities
Employer pension contribution of 25%
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
Reduced Gym Membership
Discount benefit platform
A commitment to staff wellbeing
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership (CLP) is an emerging multi-academy trust based in Springfield, Chelmsford. The trust was formerly known as The Boswells Academy Trust but changed name in late 2017 to reflect the growth of the trust beyond one school. There are currently 8 schools across Essex in the CLP multi academy trust.

The schools in the CLP are: Barnes Farm Infant School, Barnes Farm Junior School, Lakelands Primary School, Perryfields Infant School, Roding Valley High School, The Beaulieu Park School, The Boswells School and The Tyrrells Primary School.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; • Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; • The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.