IT Manager (International School)

Salary: $5,000 – $7,000 per month

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the school’s ICT infrastructure, digital platforms and information systems to ensure reliable and effective day-to-day operations.

• Support the development of the school’s technology roadmap and recommend improvements, upgrades or replacement of existing systems.

• Manage the school network, servers, hardware, software and related IT infrastructure, including monitoring, maintenance and backup processes.

• Lead and guide the IT support team, ensuring technical issues are resolved efficiently and systems remain properly maintained.

• Provide technical and application support across the school and act as the escalation point for more complex or organisation-wide IT issues.

• Work closely with academic and operational teams to ensure technology effectively supports teaching, learning, assessment and administrative needs.

• Manage technology projects including new system implementations, upgrades and platform migrations, coordinating timelines, users and external vendors.

• Maintain appropriate IT governance, system access, data integrity, security and information-management practices.

• Support compliance with data protection, safeguarding and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Develop user training and guidance to encourage effective and responsible use of the school’s technology platforms.

• Review existing systems and workflows regularly, identifying opportunities for automation, better integration and process improvement.

Job Requirements

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline.

• Strong experience managing ICT systems, networks, servers, hardware and software within an organisation.

• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, system administration, network monitoring, backups, security and access controls.

• Experience leading or supervising an IT support function and managing technical escalations.

• Proven experience implementing or upgrading IT systems and managing technology-related projects.

• Able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management, educators, users and external vendors.

• Good understanding of data protection, information security and IT governance practices.

• Strong problem-solving, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide user guidance and training.

• Experience within a school, education or similarly complex user environment would be advantageous.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply with an updated CV.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Shirley Tan (EA License Number: 25S2710 / Registration ID: R21103665)