Deputy IT Manager

New Hall School is seeking to appoint a Deputy IT Manager for the leadership and operational support of the School’s IT services. This role is central to the School’s effective and secure use of technology, supporting teaching, learning, and administrative functions across the School., The Deputy IT Manager role serves as a key support to the IT Manager, deputising when required and assisting in leading and coordinating the work of the IT Team to ensure the effective, efficient and safe operation of technology across the School. This role would suit an ambitious individual seeking career development and aspiring to progress to an IT Manager position in the future. The successful candidate will bring a strong IT background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships within the school community., * to support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the School and its strategic aims

• to support the day-to-day management of IT operations to ensure reliable and efficient services
• to support the administration of servers, backup systems, and network infrastructure
• to monitor system performance and resolve technical and infrastructure issues
• to maintain the school’s asset inventory, including hardware, software, and licences
• to support the enforcement of IT security policies and ensure compliance with data protection legislation
• to assist with cybersecurity activities, risk management, and compliance objectives
• to maintain accurate system documentation and support Subject Access Request processes
• to act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and support the technical support team
• to liaise with staff to understand IT requirements and provide advice, guidance, and training
• to support the planning, delivery, and prioritisation of IT projects, including cloud migration and new technologies
• to support the IT Manager in leading, developing, and deputising for the IT team, including staff development and policy implementation

• to demonstrate a commitment to supporting the values and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school, building positive relationships across the School community
• to hold a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in an IT-related discipline, with relevant professional certifications
• to have experience in a senior IT role, with responsibility for IT projects, technical change, and continuous improvement
• to have strong knowledge of Windows desktop and server environments, cloud services (Microsoft 365/Google Workspace), and IT security principles
• to possess excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver effective technical solutions
• to have experience implementing or managing innovative technologies, including AI tools, data analytics, or digital transformation projects
• to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• to have experience within a school or educational environment, including knowledge of educational MIS platforms (e.g. iSAMS), although this is desirable rather than essential
• to be able to manage competing priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively as part of a small team, All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City., New Hall is a Catholic independent boarding & day School for girls and boys aged 1-19. New Hall School operates the highly successful ‘diamond model’, where students are educated in co-educational classes from ages 1 to 11 and at Sixth Form. However, from ages 11 to 16 they are taught in single-sex lessons.

From the moment New Hall students first travel up the mile-long, tree-lined avenue that leads to the grand façade of the former Tudor palace, they will be given individual opportunities to grow, learn, be challenged and to develop into confident young men and women. New Hall is set in an idyllic and convenient location, on the outskirts of the City of Chelmsford, just 30 minutes by train from London and within easy reach of all major London airports.

As a Catholic independent boarding & day school, we aim to educate the whole person: academically, creatively and socially, in a community which also nurtures the spiritual dimensions of human life. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.