School IT Manager

International Schools Partnership

Job Location:

Warsaw - Poland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Description

Position at Szkoła Podstawowa im. A. Einsteina

School Technology Manager

Purpose of Role

Manage technology network and client systems as well as daily technical operations that meet and exceed the schools education and business technology requirements in all Schools sites.

Support long term technology based educational programs that enhance the delivery of education services and development of the school community.

Position is for a full time employee based in our school in Warsaw.

Key Responsibilities

The Technology Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing day-to-day implementation support and maintenance in the following areas:

Manage the procurement of technology systems.
Lead the technology team in providing service desk support for staff and students with technology based educational programs that enhance the delivery of teaching and learning.
Prepare and manage the technology infrastructure budget and account for technology fixed assets.
Coordinate technology infrastructure and support requirements with academic technology staff and provide technical support for technology development projects in the school. Work closely with academic technology staff in management and control of teaching software purchases databases and configuration control of staff devices.
Provide technical support to regional technology infrastructure projects for schools and new facility development ensuring consistency in implementation and policy.

The Technology Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing day-to-day implementation support and maintenance in the following areas:

Network

Direct daily maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and minimum service interruption
Manage installation of required updates on infrastructure and client systems
Maintain core services
Recommend and implement changes and system enhancements to improve the network

Client Platforms

Set up install and maintain desktops and laptops in the school
Ensure standard configurations across the deployed systems
Directly and with third party vendors manage the repair and servicing of equipment
To seamlessly connect with the technology infrastructure in the new site ensure the technology operation in the new site goes well

Software

Ensure all software is properly licensed
Manage the installation and upgrade schedules for educational and business software
Provide technical support for school management accounting and educational software
Assist the teaching staff in identifying and integrating educational software available

Technology Security

Ensure all LANs and VPNs are secure from both electronic and physical intrusion
Review and maintain a proper level of access and password control
Ensure data integrity through routine database scans
Establish a disaster recovery plan
Guarantee network data is backed up on a daily basis

Printers

Work with third party vendors to ensure the printing equipment runs smoothly
Provide technical support as needed

Audio/visual equipment

Maintain the schools inventory of audio/visual equipment
Assist in the installation and setup of equipment as needed

Technology Training and Service Desk Support

Provide training for both educational and business applications as needed
Ensure proper procedures are in place to respond to teaching and admin staff requests in a timely manner
Analyze problems develop solutions arrange preventive measures and maintain clear and consistent communications with internal customers on technology issues

General requirements

Maintain an inventory of all technology equipment and licenses
Ensure consistent documentation of the operating environment
Develop the annual technology plan and budget with the regional Head of Technology
Evaluate and set standards for hardware and software
Develop change management schemes that smooth the transition to new equipment and procedures earning speedy acceptance of new equipment and upgrades
Perform general technology related duties as required

The technology Manager holds primary responsibility within location for technology and technology related issues.

Skills Qualifications and Experience

Have a minimum of 3 years technology systems and operations management experience
Experience with technology infrastructure budgets and cost management
Must be able to read analyze and interpret computer hardware and systems management technical manuals and procedures
Strong personal skills to communicate directly with end users in sometimes tense situations
Strong knowledge of Polish both written and spoken
Good written and verbal English
Strong initiative integrity and good judgment
Fast problem-solving skills in new situations

Core technology Skills Required

Desire experience of leading and managing technology based projects and vendors
Technology systems and operations management experience
Apple OS and related technologies
Desire Network management experience including LAN/VPN
Desire experience managing network policies and protocols including firewall configuration content filtering and related technologies

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender ethnicity sexual orientation and gender expression age disability status neurodivergence socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionPosition at Szkoła Podstawowa im. A. EinsteinaSchool Technology ManagerPurpose of RoleManage technology network and client systems as well as daily technical operations that meet and exceed the schools education and business technology requirements in all Schools sites.Support long term t...