IT Manager - The Pilgrims’ School : Job Details

The School

The Pilgrims’ School is a leading, selective day and boarding boys’ prep and double choir school in a beautiful and historic 'city meets country’ setting in Winchester. It is a vibrant, lively school where boys aged 4 to 13 are encouraged to find their passions and nurture them, whether that be in the classroom, science lab, music room, art room, sports fields, at Forest School or beyond.

Nestled between Winchester Cathedral, Winchester College, and Wolvesey Palace, the School occupies a superb site in the historic Cathedral Close. We enjoy the use of the picturesque Wolvesey playing fields and the sporting facilities of Winchester College. With our choral foundations, the School encourages musical achievements in all its pupils but also excels in academic endeavours, sport and the arts. We enjoy an enviable local and national reputation.

The Role

As the IT Manager, you will be responsible, along with the support of the IT Technician, for developing and implementing the technical strategy for information technology equipment and services to meet the School’s needs. You will have management responsibility for the IT Technician and report directly to the Director of Finance & Resources.

Working alongside the Digital Learning Teacher, the IT Manager will play a key role in the School’s ongoing transformation to Digital Learning and in maintaining an IT system that supports the School’s needs.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical leadership, advising the School on the most effective approach to meetings its strategic goals with the use of IT

• Manage the School’s IT network, systems, and services, maintaining confidentiality, integrity and availability

• Develop and improve the School’s systems to maintain high standards and ensure they remain up to date, including servers, hardware, operating systems, network infrastructure and end-user applications

• Oversee and monitor the School’s backup systems and IT disaster recovery planning

• Lead the management of the IT ticket system to ensure that appropriately prioritised and timely support is provided to internal and external users

• Line manage the IT Technician and support with training and development

• Liaise with third-party contractors and engineers to ensure remedial and improvement works are carried out to a high standard, in accordance with legislation, regulations and best practice and ensuring value for money

How to Apply

To apply, you may visit our school’s vacancies page via the Apply button, where you will find an application form and further information.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full, along with a covering letter (no more than one side of A4). We are not able to accept CVs as an alternative to the application form.

This position has a rolling closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to withdraw the position once an appointment is made. Early applications are encouraged.

Candidates are encouraged to review the school’s full Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Policy, both of which are available to download from the school website.