Systems and administration

• To institute protocols for the use of IT across all areas of the school.

• To configure Engage (School Management System) and consult with relevant academic and administrative staff regarding the effective development and management of the system

• To install and configure other school-wide systems such as Google Suite, Microsoft 365, Zoom, workplace and others as required in order  to improve efficiency and improve opportunities for IT based resources.

• To develop, establish and maintain a school data protection policy along with the Business Manager and Data Assessment Coordinators.

• Develop and maintain the school website in collaboration with senior leaders

• To act as data protection officer for the school

Training

• Act as a liaison between the school and providers; coordinating  training for key members of staff which enables the development of the system at school

• Act as an advisor for other software systems and coordinate training for staff where necessary

• Train new and existing staff on the basic use of school-wide systems.

Support

• Provide technical support to teachers, students, parents and the administrative team for all school-wide systems.

• Provide technical and administrative support for external electronic testing of students. 

• Monitor  school-wide systems and liaise with appropriate staff to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

• Coordinate with the Head of School and other key members of staff  on school IT development and structuring of systems. 

• Perform troubleshooting, repairs and data restoration where necessary

• Collaborate with other professionals to maintain standards and functionality.

• Provide advice on the most suitable IT options to meet the needs of the school and support their use and development. 

Other duties

This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post. 

Proven experience as System Administrator or similar role preferred.
• Organize and self-motivated individual.
• Fluent in English.