apply online icon STRATEGIC LEAD FOR WHOLE SCHOOL ICT

Ref 195751
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 9 SCP 30-35.
Salary £39513 to £ 44711 
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 23/04/2025.
Location
Holy Cross Catholic High School, Myles Standish Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3LS (985 on roll)

Tel: 01257 262093
School website: www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional candidate who will strategically and practically develop and maintain the school’s ICT infrastructure. The candidate should be committed to increasing standards through modern and innovative use of ICT.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 23/04/2025
Essential Qualifications

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Relevant degree, vocational qualification or technical training. May be working towards a professional qualification or be of graduate entry level

Essential Experience

Experience of working independently with relevant specialised systems, equipment and/or IT software
Extensive knowledge of the configuration of a Windows Server/Client infrastructure and Microsoft 365

Desirable Experience

Working within an educational environment

For an informal discussion please contact:
Mrs S Henderson , b.palmer@holycross.lancs.sch.uk , 01257 262093
Proposed Interview Date:
30/04/2025 
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address: The Headteacher c/o the School. Please return Application Forms to vacancies@holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Positive about Disabled People 

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.