An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our Trust IT Service. Our IT service is responsible for leading the installation, development and maintenance of the Trust networks and systems. This encompasses the hardware, software, applications and IT governance that enables the operation of our ambitious Trust. The Head of IT will provide leadership to the team, further developing the service and leading both the strategic and operational change required to deliver our strategic plan.
IT Services is part of the wider of our wider Operations Directorate which is responsible for:
The growth of Archway Learning Trust presents an incredibly exciting time to join us and the role will act as a trusted business partner to leadership teams across the Trust. The successful candidate will be particularly adept at building strong relationships and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally at all levels. This will be enabled by an aptitude for working in a values-led organisation that balances the delivery of team objectives, with the navigation and fulfilment of diverse and complex operational needs. The Head of IT will oversee a dynamic service provision and grow the service through horizon scanning and external networking. The successful candidate will select key opportunities and priorities to implement and be able translate these into successful delivery and strong customer service.
Whilst based in the MAT’s head office there will be some working from home with visits to the Academies and sites when needed. Each of the Academies are currently geographically close to each other but with growth of the Trust further travel may be required in the future.
POST TITLE: Head of IT
GRADE: Grade 15, Points 49 - 54
RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Director
JOB PURPOSE
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Welcome to Archway Learning Trust. Our growing family of academies is based in and around Nottingham and includes children from their first day at nursery all the way through preparation for university and lifelong learning.
The Trust is made up of both Church of England academies and schools of no designated religious character. All our schools believe passionately in the transformational power of education for each individual, and that this is enhanced through collaborative working between our academies. School to school support in overcoming barriers for learning, reducing workload and building our family is central to our vision as a Multi Academy Trust. Our central team provides Trust-wide improvement and support services, shares best practice, and delivers the strategic development. We encourage all of our academies to retain a high level of autonomy and individual character, understanding their own local context so as to best serve their local community.