IT Systems Manager – City of London School, City of London School for Girls, City Junior School

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced individuals to join our group of schools as IT Systems Managers working collaboratively to implement the IT Strategy coherently across the three sites: CLSG, CLS and CJS. The IT Systems Managers will also oversee the organisation of the schools’ network infrastructure and will be responsible for offering the Director of Digital Strategy the technical expertise needed to execute the strategic aims. One manager will be based at CLSG and the other at CLS, with the expectation that cross-site visits are undertaken to ensure sharing of good practice, knowledge, and expertise and to provide additional resilience within the IT team.

The successful candidates will have proven experience in designing, building, installing, configuring and supporting database servers, the ability to work under pressure and balance a varied workload whilst maintaining a keen attention to detail. They will be highly self-motivated and directed, have proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, and be adept at building positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

The salary for this post is within the salary range of £42,050 - £47,330 per annum (CLS Support Pay Scale 2022/23), inclusive of Inner London Weighting.

Experience working in a School or educational environment is desirable but not essential.

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 21st April 2023.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 24th April.

We reserve the right to appoint before this deadline and encourage early applications.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit the City Junior School website.

City of London School, City of London School for Girls and City Junior School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires the same commitment from all their staff.

Across our family of schools, we believe that staff learning is as important as pupil learning. So we’re thoroughly committed to supporting the professional development of all our staff. You can also benefit from annual season ticket loans, cycle loans, shopping discounts and reductions on ticket prices at the Barbican. The school also offers a free and confidential employee assistance helpline for anyone who needs support.

Health benefits:

• 24 days annual leave and increasing with continuous service plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced paid time off policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Occupational Health Services
• Corporate Gym Discount with Anytime Fitness

Financial benefits:

• Annual Season Ticket Loan via Abellio
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme via Halfords (Bicycle Loan up to £1,000 interest-free)
• Childcare Voucher and Childcare Affordability Scheme
• Up to 40% discount with Hatching Dragons Nursery
• Cheapside Privilege Card (local offers and discounts)
• Up to 25% discount off an O2 Refresh Airtime Plan.
• 21.6% LGPS Employer Contribution (2020-21 figure)

Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, the receipt of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate, medical clearance, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and overseas police checks where necessary. The schools undertake further checks as necessary including prohibition from teaching and management checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We aspire to attract staff that matches the social and cultural diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from anyone with the relevant skills and abilities, and particularly from those who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours. We use CV Minder to anonymise applications.