ICT Manager

The Governors of St Patrick’s RC High School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed ICT Manager.

• Manage the School’s network infrastructure, servers and workstations
• Oversee the technical operation of the School’s Information Management System (SIMS) software and Financial Management Systems (FMS), advising as appropriate
• Responsible for regular maintenance programme and resolving failures in hardware and software and ensuring appropriate ‘housekeeping’ tasks are implemented
• Ensure that the network is operational developing network solutions throughout the School, to meet curriculum and administrative needs
• Ensure that daily back-up and appropriate back-up protocols are implemented and that a disaster recovery plan is in place
• Maintain a comprehensive database of all support requests
• Advise teaching staff on the likely compatibility of new software / hardware; install software / hardware as requested by staff and maintain a record of all installations carried out
• Assist in the development of School Policies and procedures for the safe and appropriate use of ICT
• Produce audits and reports on ICT use and costs, demonstrate best value in provision of products and services
• Ensure all licences are in place as appropriate and to instil a respect for copyright issues within the School

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants