Head of ICT and Technological Innovation
Socrates Educa International School
Spain
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 September 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and visionary ICT and Technological Innovation Manager to lead the technological initiatives at Sócrates Educa International School, a prominent international school located in Salou, Tarragona. This is a unique opportunity for a professional eager to apply their expertise in management, development, programming, and technological innovation to an expanding educational project.
Key Responsibilities:
- ICT Team Leadership and Coordination: Lead and coordinate the school's ICT team by setting priorities, assigning tasks, and ensuring the completion of all projects on time and to the highest standard. You will foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
- Strategic Technology Development and Implementation: Develop and implement a technology strategy aligned with the school’s educational objectives. This includes identifying, integrating, and implementing tools and applications to optimize academic, administrative, and management processes, enhancing efficiency and innovation across the school.
- Comprehensive Management of Technological Infrastructure: Oversee and maintain all software systems, hardware, and technological devices, ensuring they operate optimally. This includes managing servers, networks, security systems, and other critical technology components.
- Software Management, Specialization, Design, and Programming: Become proficient in the school’s management software, optimizing processes, and ensuring their maximum performance and effectiveness. You may also design, program, and develop custom educational software and tools.
- Innovative Educational and Academic Management: Propose and implement innovative technological solutions to enhance educational and academic processes, thereby improving learning and school management through advanced technological perspectives.
- Support for the Educational Community: Provide technical support to the management team, teachers, students, and families. Ensure effective use of technology to enhance the educational experience, and offer creative solutions to any technological challenges.
- Special Events and Project Management: Oversee the technical aspects of all school events, including audio, video setups, multimedia presentations, and other technological needs. Ensure all materials are prepared and functional for each event.
- Website Supervision and Digital Communication: Maintain and update the school’s website, ensuring it is user-friendly, accessible, and secure. This includes content management, technical oversight, and ensuring compliance with security regulations.
- Telephony and WiFi Network Management: Ensure a robust communication infrastructure by managing the school’s telephony and WiFi network systems. Address and resolve any connectivity issues.
- ICT Security Policies Development and Implementation: Create and maintain IT security policies to ensure a safe technological environment for the entire educational community. Train staff and students in best practices for the safe use of technology.
- Management of Technology Suppliers: Negotiate and manage agreements with the school’s technology service and product suppliers. Evaluate new offers, monitor existing contracts, and ensure effective and efficient supplier relationships.
As the educational project is in its expansion phase, the Head of ICT and Technological Innovation will also lead the development of new educational software and contribute to the technological growth of the project, extending beyond daily operations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Technical and academic qualifications relevant to the specialty.
- Proven experience in managing ICT systems and leading technological teams, preferably in educational environments.
- Fluency in Spanish and English (high level) is essential; knowledge of Catalan is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of network, server, and computer security management, with a demonstrated ability to integrate new technologies and applications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative and proactive approach.
- Ability to define and execute technological strategies that add value to the project.
- Experience in managing technological projects, including event coordination and website maintenance.
- Familiarity with data security policies and their implementation in an educational context.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a focus on continuous improvement.
What We Offer:
- A full-time, permanent position with immediate start.
- The opportunity to lead the digital transformation of an international educational project with an innovative and ambitious vision.
- A diverse and inclusive work environment where your ideas and initiatives will be valued.
- Ongoing support for your professional development in the fields of education and technology.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about technology and education, and possess the skills to lead a team and drive innovation in a school environment, we would love to meet you! Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for this role to recruitment@socrateseduca.org.
About Socrates Educa International School
- Socrates Educa International School
- Carrer Salvador Espriu s/n, Apartat de correus, 263 de Salou
- Salou
- 43840
- Spain
Socrates Educa International School Salou is an international school in southern Catalonia which opened in 2012.
The school, located south of Barcelona between the mountains and the sea, has a new building complex with potential to welcome up to 800 students, and offers a complete education to students aged 1 to 18. This is the first school to run with the Socrates Educa model, an innovative pedagogical system which is likely to be implemented in other new schools in the future.
The Socrates Educa International School is an international school offering innovative inclusive education from nursery up to the Spanish Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and American Dual Diploma Program. English is our main language while Catalan and Spanish are official languages as well. Chinese is our foreign language, so we cover the world’s three most spoken languages.
Something special happens when you mix more than 50 nationalities, over 20 languages, their cultures and backgrounds. Together in a place where every day from children to adults we discover, connect, and grow in a committed community.
Our teachers’ mission is to teach children to learn. The joy of learning is key to educating minds and hearts for success in our changing world and our ever-evolving global society.
The School's own educational model Sòcrates Educa® promotes excellence in the four aspects that make up a human being: knowledge, know-how, being and living with others. Independent thinkers and learners, we nurture their creativity and initiative for them to respond to the challenges and needs of the 21st Century.
Our unique facilities were envisioned, designed and built specifically for our educational model, and we are located in an exceptional region that is proud of its weather, rich culture, tourism, industry and R&D.
The Socrates Educa International School is owned by its Foundation with a commitment to for education and its territory (it is the first international school in southern Catalonia), dedicating resources fully and solely to the highest standards of a non standard school.
The school never stands still, welcoming students and work applications all year. Diversity is a magic ingredient. Socrates Educa International School is an open road for everyone to join and will always be. Because the greatest journeys begin at school.
All successful candidates should be team players, innovative, with a positive frame of mind and motivated by the opportunity to work in a school with a multilingual environment. International experience is a plus. Knowledge of Catalan and/or Spanish is also an advantage.
Whether you are a teacher or non-teaching staff you will be surrounded by a motivated, highly talented team which strives for a better education and its challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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