TLT IT & Communications Strategy Lead
Tove Learning Trust
Northamptonshire
- £45,441 - £55,826 per year
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1/9/24
- Apply by:
- 1 July 2024
Job overview
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for an ambitious and self-motivated individual who is forward thinking, a proven strategist with a positive, resourceful attitude.
The trust currently consists of fourteen academies across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and the West Midlands following a period of rapid growth. Each school that has joined has a different IT system and way of working. This role will take the strategic lead on the direction and management of the IT provision, connectivity, IT service delivery and communications across the Trust. Working closely with the Head of IT the aim is to maximise efficiency and performance, achieving best value and aligning the systems within a cloud based environment in order to ensure the best user experience possible. Significant planning has already been undertaken to arrive at a unified solution, now is the time to strategically and successfully manage its implementation.
The successful candidate will:
● have a proven record of strategic planning and implementation
● demonstrate a willingness and the ability to support colleagues across all schools within the trust
● be passionate about success and dedicated to improving and developing the IT infrastructure across the trust
● provide robust financial management information to the CEO and CFO
● work closely with the CEO to ensure clarity and transparency on all key decisions and operations
● evaluate and monitor the IT Strategic plan
● enforce IT policies and systems
● promote innovation and new technologies
● oversee and expand the IT opportunities underpinning future growth strategies
● have high expectations and sound business judgement demonstrating a flair for budget management
● have an detailed understanding of network security, data protection, procurement and compliance protocols
This is a new role to the Trust and will include some flexibility over location and working patterns to ensure all schools are supported.
Training and development opportunities will be offered. All staff are encouraged to study further, and the trust will actively support staff to obtain relevant further qualifications where possible.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and hold a current driver’s licence.
Tove Learning Trust is a rapidly growing multi academy trust with 14 schools. The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community.
How to apply
All documents including the full job description, person specification and application form are available on our website https://www.tovelearning.org.uk/vacancies/current-vacancies. Please ensure your application form and covering letter includes examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Further information requests or completed applications should be sent to E: hr@tovelearning.org.uk T: 02476 589030
Closing date: Monday 1st July 2024 at 9.00 a.m. Interviews: week commencing 8th July 2024
Attached documents
About Tove Learning Trust
The Tove Learning Trust is a family of academies that aims to inspire education that leads to outstanding outcomes. Our trust consists of primary, secondary, and alternative provision schools across two regional hub areas in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, as well as the West Midlands.
Our trust was founded at Sponne School, an outstanding school based in Towcester, Northamptonshire. We are committed to ensuring that all of our students achieve their full potential, and we work hard to provide stimulating environments that enable every child to develop and flourish. Our schools and teaching staff share best practices to strengthen their skill sets, deliver outstanding teaching and enhance the outcomes of our pupils.
We value the unique differences and identities of all our pupils and see them as positive attributes to build upon. Each of our schools is unique, with its own personality, values, and ethos. As a trust we support and nurture this, ensuring that their core individuality and beliefs remain the same.
As an employer of choice, we recognise every colleague is an individual, we value diversity and work as a team to remove barriers to equity. We offer rewarding career opportunities for both new and existing employees and are proud of our links with the Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership and our strategic partnership with a regional Teaching School hub. This offers first-class training and development opportunities within the MAT, including an outstanding induction year for all early career teachers. Our support network benefits all of our schools, pupils and employees.
We offer:
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- Access to Teachers' pension schemes
- Comprehensive training and support
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free car parking
Come and join the Tove Learning Trust family and become part of our exciting journey.
Dr Jamie Clarke
Chief Executive Officer
MA BSc GRSM EdD
Registered Office: Tove Learning Trust, c/o Sponne School, Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6JY. Reg No. 07525820.
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