Job Description
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We are delighted to announce our partnership with Eltham College Family of Schools for the recruitment of an operationally experienced, enthusiastic, and strategically minded technology leader. You will be adept at leading change and ensuring operational systems excellence.
This is an exciting time in the development of the Eltham College Family of Schools, and this role will provide YOU the opportunity to:
- Lead on the vision and strategic integration of IT and Data systems in the short-term, following the recent merger into the Group of Blackheath Prep. Drive operational management of IT & data systems across the three schools in the Group, and develop a long-term strategy.
- Work strategically with educators to define and implement a modern vision of how IT can enable teaching and learning excellence across all age groups.
- Create a workforce strategy that empowers IT staff to deploy and support that vision. Work with a secure and diverse IT and Data team, providing leadership and strategic and operational direction.
- Lead Change Management and Project Management to deliver integration, normalisation, and rationalisation of IT and Data services.
- Receive a highly competitive salary and package that includes a contributory pension, generous fee remission, 3x life assurance, free lunches, access to sports facilities and more
- Manage important 3 rd party partners and mitigate risk.
As well as working with best-of-breed industry technology including:
- MS Office 365 and Windows Stack
- VMWare, Ruckus and Cisco networking
- iSAMS, SOCS as well as other cloud-based educational software
- Managed and BYOD devices
The Family of Schools currently comprises Eltham College Senior School (and sixth form), Eltham College Junior School and Blackheath Prep.
The closing date for applications is the 8 th January with interviews to follow from the 22 nd of January onwards. If you are interested in either an information discussion or to apply, then please contact William Townsend on 020 8559 2077 or email wtownsend@esp-recruit.co.uk
Job summary
Sector:
ICT
Location:
Eltham, Greenwich, London
A highly competitive package focused on attracting an exceptional candidate.
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Tom Welch, Managing Director
Turn IT On
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Your contractor has been a fantastic support to the IT department over the past weeks and we can highly recommend him for any future contracts you arrange on his behalf.
Business Manager
You have been an amazing help and I can’t thank you enough!
The Coopers’ Company and Coburn School
Thank you for all of your assistance with this vacancy, it was a positive experience for us and we are grateful for your professional support throughout.
Leathersellers Federation of Schools
Leathersellers Federation of Schools
I have known William for many years. He was my first call when I began looking for a new job and matched me up with a great employer within a few weeks. He stayed in touch throughout the recruitment process and followed up after I began my new job to see how I was settling in. If you work in this area of education and are looking to recruit or move on from your current job this is the place to start.
Mark Blackwood Senior MIS Consultant
Senior MIS Consultant
William is both friendly and professional. Always prepared to listen and advise but never pushy. He found me a job doing what I have always wanted to do. Thank you!
Lesley, MIS and SIMS Consultant
MIS Consultant
Thank you for your help with this, you certainly do have some contacts and always find someone for us.
Cygnet IT services CIC
I am delighted with the service that ESP has provided, in particular Nick Sion, who has worked hard to secure me a position at a brilliant school in London. He has kept in touch with me at all stages of the recruitment process and has been extremely helpful to me.
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Will, Marysia, Lewis and the whole team have also been very helpful when dealing with any queries I have had and they always go out of their way to ensure that I am paid on time. I would recommend ESP to contractors as they go the extra mile to make sure everything is in place, before and during the time you work for them.
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Mark, IT Contractor
Nick has been amazing and has supported me while I was looking for my next career move. He was always available if I had any questions or queries and went above and beyond when I was going through the hiring process for my new role. Nothing was ever too much trouble and I would not be in the role I am in today without his persistence and expertise.
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Luke, Candidate
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Candidate
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Lee Dowling, IT Manager
Edge Grove School
I would personally recommend Nick and ESP to any employer or job seeker in the education sector.
Cognita Schools
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Lee Dowling, IT Manager
Edge Grove School
ESP’s thorough and professional approach to recruitment is a refreshing change compared with other agencies that send unqualified candidates who do not meet requirements. The standard and consistency of candidates is always good and so is the level of communication and understanding of our requirements, which is most welcome.
Mark Nelson, Head of Service Delivery
Gaia Technologies PLC
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Prad Samtani, Director of IT
Throughout the four years I have worked with ESP, they have provided me with interesting and challenging IT contracts in schools. They are the best.
I have worked for ESP for six years as an independent SIMS consultant. They are very helpful, a pleasure to deal with and they really specialise in SIMS which is great for me.
Nick has an excellent understanding of the independent schools sector as well as the applications used within schools, specifically academic MIS offerings such as SIMS and iSAMS. His cognizance of the schools’ job market is exceptional and I have always found him to be dedicated and hard working.
Cognita Schools
ESP are excellent at recruiting candidates in very specialist areas, which we would otherwise not have found. Hard working, meticulous and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Principal, Abbey College Manchester
I don’t know how many staff Will has hired for us this year, but they have all been excellent as have Will and his team.
Tom Welch, Managing Director
Turn IT On
Will Townsend at ESP is excellent at sourcing candidates in very specialist areas, which we may otherwise not have found. He is open and honest, service oriented and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend Will and ESP wholeheartedly.
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