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Director of Innovation and Technology

Saltus Grammar School, Outside of US & Canada
Job Level
Senior position
Post Date
11/17/2017
Job Category
Director
Sector
  • Technology
  • Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • All Areas of Technology
  • Innovation / Design
Link to Job Posting

Saltus Grammar School is a high achieving, co-educational day school educating students between the ages of 4 and 18. The school is a leading independent school in Bermuda and enjoys an excellent reputation in the local and international community. The school has a Primary Department, which embraces the Foundation Year, the Lower Primary and the Upper Primary years, and the Secondary Department which includes the Saltus Graduate Years. The school’s international curriculum blends the best of both UK and North American traditions. In addition to academic excellence, particular emphasis is placed on the all-round development of students, and sport, music and drama are key aspects of school life.

Job Summary:

Saltus Grammar School is seeking a creative and dynamic Director of Innovation and Technology to join the leadership team and will report to the Head of School. The Director of Innovation and Technology will lead the implementation of an information technology plan that meets current and future needs of the School. The Director of Innovation and Technology will be responsible for managing technology infrastructure of the School and implement technology solutions for a 21st century learning environment and operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide vision and leadership to ensure the academic and business programs are supported by cutting edge educational technology resources and pedagogy
  • Establish a vision for the effective use of technology within the operations of the school and revolutionize learning in the classroom
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, software and hardware solutions and propose learning strategies using new technology
  • Manage and administer the management of the school’s network, infrastructure, databases and telecommunications systems
  • Work with stakeholders to implement the technology plan
  • Establish and enforce policies, procedure and standards which include Acceptable User policies
  • Ensure IT policies and procedures are communicated to all stakeholders and updated
  • Negotiate service level agreements with customers and service providers, monitor service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met
  • Plan and manage the implementation of technology initiatives such as new systems, processes and structures
  • Lead and manage an information technology team
  • Manage the operating budget for the department with a strong lens on cost effectiveness
  • Provide support to network, server and client infrastructure
  • Ensure the parent body is informed of information technology plans and progress
  • First responder to network outages and failures on a 24 hour basis as required
  • Other responsibilities as required

 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Educational Technology
  • Minimum of 5 years in a similar position at a senior level
  • Previous experience in an academic environment preferred
  • MCSA OR MCSE Certification or equivalent
  • In depth knowledge of IT operations and associated concepts and technologies to include: TCP/IP networking, switching/routing, firewalls, network security, backup and disaster recovery, Windows Server, Active Directory, Server Virtualization, Storage Area Networks, VoIP
  • Experience with leading and managing staff
  • Previous experience in the development and implementation of large-scale projects that support strategic goals
  • Ability to arrive at decision in a collaborative manner
  • Experience with maintaining a BYOD environment is preferred
  • Strong business acumen with extensive technical knowledge and experience
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and requirements
  • Excellent communication and the ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Willingness to work extended hours – including weekends and evenings as required
  • Strong work ethic and dedicated lifelong learner
  • Highly organized and able to work in a fast paced environment

Candidates are requested to e-mail a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department at:

Email: HumanResources@saltus.bm 
Saltus Grammar School 
P.O. Box HM 2224, Hamilton HM JX, Bermuda 
Telephone: 441-292-6177

For further information on Saltus Grammar School, please visit the school's website at www.saltus.bm.