Job Description

IT Systems Manager (Full Time)

Range 5 (Points 35 to 43)

Salary £30,178 - 37,483

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is looking to recruit an IT Systems Manager and is a 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 1200 students, servicing the area of Harwich and its surrounding villages. The school has strong links with the community, being the only secondary school in the town.

We are looking for someone who can not only bring the technical skills but someone who can bring a vision and creativity for making IT provision in education an integral part of the learning and working process in schools. With the opportunity to advise, create, develop and work on some innovative projects this is an exciting time to join the school and make a real difference. This is a great opportunity for either an existing IT Manager or a candidate with outstanding potential to join a school at the beginning of major change.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS and satisfactory employment references.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 14^th December 2015

Please visit our website: http://www.hdhs.org.uk/vacancies for further details and to download an application form. Completed applications to be emailed to personnel@hdhs.org.uk.

Information about the School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.

At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.

Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.