KEY PURPOSE

To lead, manage, and monitor the delivery and smooth running of ICT services across the Trust and its academies, including implementing a Trust wide ICT strategy and development of good ICT standards across the trust in terms of software, hardware, information security and safeguarding of both users and data.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The appointee will be line managed by the Chief Executive Officer, and will have line management responsibility for all ICT staff across the Trust, across the academies.

·       To oversee the planning, development and ongoing management of Trust-wide IT service solutions, in line with the Trust ICT Strategy, and to enable the delivery of remote and integrated systems management whilst supporting the ongoing development of teaching and learning and digital strategies across the Trust and its schools.

·       Ensure the ICT provision on site is fit for purpose for the needs of each academy, within the guidelines of the trust-wide ICT Strategy.

·       Taking a lead with the Senior Network Manager / Deputy ICT Lead on Cyber Security for the Trust, to prevent potential threats.

·       To secure, monitor and manage appropriate service contracts.

·       To coach, develop and line manage IT services staff to ensure excellence is achieved through collaboration.

·       Identify training requirements and provide opportunities for necessary training for ICT team members.

·       To ensure compliance with all statutory regulations concerning the maintenance and management of the Trust’s IT and network services, including information security and data protection.

·       To ensure that the trust-wide IT services provision remains available and accessible to users whilst complying with all relevant legislation including data protection.

·       To initiate, implement, monitor and review Trust-wide policies and procedures in relation to ICT.

·       To market and maintain strategic oversight of the Trust’s IT services offer to partners/future partner schools.

·       Ensure best value in the acquisition of supplies and services through effective procurement and tendering.

·       Contribute to the Trust’s ICT strategy formulation, including advising the schools on the technology to use to meet the requirements of the ICT strategy.

·       Due diligence and ICT audits for schools joining the Trust.

·       Ensure duties are carried out in a manner that complies with the requirements of statutory GDPR legislation and Trust GDPR policies.

·       To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way that reflects the vision and values of the Trust.

·       As the Trust grows, ensure that the business, compliance and operating models provide best value for money.

·       To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

·       To comply with all reasonable management requests.

OTHER:

·     Working in collaboration with the Trust Central Team and all Trust staff as appropriate.

·     Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Leadership teams.

·     Covering for absent colleagues and undertaking other duties commensurate with the grade.

·     Willingness to travel to any Academy within the Trust as required.

·     Maintaining knowledge and skills in appropriate technology and undertake any training as necessary.

·     Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children of  whom you come into contact with.

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

As part of the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust the Head of ICT will be expected to develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with colleagues in the Trust, and within the family of Trust academies.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND SAFER RECRUITMENT

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, prohibition and disqualification checks.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Staff will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description will be reviewed annually and the trust reserves the right to alter the content of this job description, after consultation with the post-holder, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility.

Head of ICT and Digital

Salary Grade:             £45,495 - £47,573 FTE per annum (Grade P, NJC points 34 - 36)

Hours/Weeks             37 hours per week for 52 weeks per year