Teach Bahrain - IT Support

TEFL UK; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 17,500 - 22,500; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of IT Support for a British International School in Bahrain. This exciting role involves leading IT strategy, managing a dedicated support team, and ensuring the smooth operation of technology across multiple campuses. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic educational environment. Join a vibrant community of over 2,500 students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the school's mission of excellence in education. If you have a passion for technology and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Secure 2-year contract (renewable)

Tax-free salary from 1,500 BHD

Initial accommodation for one month

Annual flight provided

Medical insurance

Legal work permit provided

Baggage allowance

Dependent medical insurance for two children

Paid vacation in accordance with academic calendar

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of hardware, software, and system design.
• Experience in a similar role within the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Directing IT strategy to provide high-quality support to schools.
• Managing IT services and overseeing daily operations.
• Creating IT budgets and presenting proposals.

Skills

IT Strategy Development

Project Management

Technical Support

System Performance Management

Vendor Relationship Management

Budget Creation

Education

Masters Degree in IT

Tools

MIS Administration

Cloud Services

Job description

International School Jobs in Bahrain

TEFL UK is looking for a Head of IT Support for a British International School in Bahrain with immediate start.

Benefits

• Secure contract 2 year contract (renewable)
• Excellent local salary BASIC tax free salary from 1,500 BHD, includes accommodation allowance
• Housing on arrival: One month initial accommodation in Bahrain
• Annual flight: Provided at start and end of contract
• Insurance: Medical insurance
• Full work visa: Legal work permit provided
• Travel extras: Baggage allowance
• Dependent medical insurance: Up to two children
• Annual paid vacation allowance: Paid leave in accordance with academic calendar

More than 2,500 students from over 80 different countries attend this leading international school. The school has state of the art facilities and follows the English national curriculum. Although your principal location of employment will be Bahrain, you may be expected to travel to other school sites in Oman and Egypt. This position is open to anybody who passes the minimum requirements and comes with a fantastic tax-free package that includes a competitive base income, housing allowance, and other standard expat perks.

Duties

• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be involved in the school's day-to-day operations
• Responsible for directing the organization's IT strategy in order to provide high-quality IT support to all schools
• Project manage IT services
• Ascertain the availability of cost-effective IT systems
• Ensure that the system's performance and security are managed to satisfy the needs of the users
• Create IT budgets and present project proposals to municipal and corporate officials
• Oversee technological projects that are in line with the organization's objectives
• Assist in the development of vendor relationships and the creation of cost-effective contracts
• Manage the IT Support team on a daily basis, covering all aspects of performance management
• Oversee all IT services (local and cloud), servers, and network devices on a day-to-day basis
• Oversee technical support and respond to user requests by promptly resolving all issues that arise
• Oversee the School’s MIS administration
• Oversee all other school-provided technology-based services, such as ID cards
• Prepare weekly updates on IT operations for the Executive Headmaster
• Provide end-user training on IT services

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of hardware, software, system design, and computer applications for use within an international school setting
• Middle East experience in a similar role
• Masters Degree in IT
• Fluency in English

To apply for this role, fill out the below application form and an advisor will contact you with next steps.