IT Operations Manager
Ref: SCH-RAaAS-0130Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 40.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: £40,000-£50,000The Role
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy.
We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 - 18,. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 400 Full Boarders,passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.
Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states ”pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with”.
Shape the future of IT at RAAS!
We're embarking on a digital transformation journey, and the IT Operations Manager will be at the forefront of this exciting initiative.
You'll lead a dynamic IT team, collaborating closely with the Head of IT to translate our vision into actionable plans that empower the entire school community. This is your chance to make a real impact, ensuring smooth IT operations, user support excellence, and the implementation of innovative IT solutions. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate IT leader to play a pivotal role in shaping technology at RAAS!
What we’re looking for
This role calls for a highly skilled IT professional, with the ability to lead and manage a team to work towards a common goal.
The successful candidate will have the ability to identify problems and bring positive solutions, communicating with enthusiasm and vision to all stakeholders. They should be a measured and confident decision maker who is calm and positive whilst under pressure.
We offer:
- Professional, supportive and committed staff team
- Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
- Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
- Free on-site parking
The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
We hope that after considering all the information provided, you will decide to make an application. Please be advised that we may interview as applications come in. Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown and wish you well in your future career.
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Safeguarding Information
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.
Royal Alexandra & Albert School
Gatton Park
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 0TD
HR
hr@gatton-park.org.uk