IT Manager

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the ‘Top Independent Schools in East Anglia’ by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023 and received the highest grading possible in the most recent ISI inspection.

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:

IT Manager

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager to oversee our school’s technology landscape across IT, audio-visual, and reprographics, enhancing our teaching and learning environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for an IT professional with a commitment to technical excellence and service to join a dynamic educational setting known for its pioneering approach to technology.

As a recognised Microsoft Showcase School and recipient of the Edtech50 award, the Royal Hospital School is at the forefront of educational technology in the UK. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our one-to-one Microsoft Surface Scheme, which supports personalised learning for every pupil. The IT Manager will play a pivotal role in sustaining this momentum, ensuring that our cutting-edge facilities and systems continue to support and inspire our school community.

Leading a team of six, the IT Manager will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, advising the COO and supporting the IT Strategy Group to ensure our IT provision aligns with the school’s long-term vision. Collaborating with the Head of Digital Learning, they will help introduce and sustain innovative learning technologies, fostering a vibrant and responsive learning environment. Developing long-term investment plans and managing the department’s budget, including financial forecasting, will be key as they lead the department’s strategic and operational IT initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in IT operations—from service delivery to IT support management—and a proactive approach to budgeting, risk management, and strategic planning.

Familiarity with UK GDPR and data protection practices is also required, as the IT Manager will serve as the school’s Data Protection Advisor, providing guidance on compliance and training staff as needed.

This role requires a skilled communicator with excellent organisational abilities and a talent for fostering collaborative and efficient working practices. With the ability to build strong working relationships across the school community and proficiency in Microsoft 365, the successful candidate will make a lasting impact on our school’s technology landscape.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 2024 at 09:00

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10 December

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies . 

Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting

www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on

recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit

www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.