Digital Systems Manager

37 hours per week
41 weeks per year
Permanent
Primary base: Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur – Bro Dur Campus

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a proactive, skilled and forward-thinking Digital Systems Manager, primarily based at the Bro Dur campus, to support the school’s technical operations, digital presence and ICT-based examination processes.

Working closely with the Digital Systems Manager (Ystalyfera Campus), the post-holder will co-manage the ICT Support Team to ensure consistent, high-quality ICT provision across both sites.

• Manage and maintain the school’s ICT infrastructure to ensure reliable, secure and efficient day-to-day operations, with a primary focus on the Bro Dur campus.
• Work collaboratively with the Digital Systems Manager (Ystalyfera Campus) to co-manage the ICT Support Team, ensuring coordinated service delivery across both campuses.
• Support the school’s digital and technical development, contributing to long-term planning and innovation.
• Safeguard the integrity of the school’s network, systems, data and wider digital environment.
• Oversee specialist curriculum and resource functions linked to ICT.
• Contribute to the development and organisation of systems, procedures and policies across the school.
• Provide training and development to enhance digital competence and confidence.
• Manage the school’s digital media channels to promote achievements, events and wider school life.
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative and strong organisational skills.

• Provide ICT support for examinations and assessments delivered electronically.
• Manage and maintain exam-specific software used for entries, candidate access, controlled assessments and digital submissions.
• Support the Exams Officer with ICT-related tasks including exam entries, candidate data, seating plans and rooming for ICT-based examinations.
• Ensure examination systems, devices and networks are prepared, tested and compliant with awarding-body requirements.
• Provide technical support during exam sessions to ensure smooth and secure delivery.

Our school is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious learning community with a strong commitment to high standards, wellbeing and positive relationships. We pride ourselves on excellent facilities, a supportive staff team and a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

The school and Local Authority are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The recruitment process will follow rigorous safer-recruitment procedures to ensure the protection of pupils.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (Child Workforce). Welsh language skills are desirable, but not essential. Applications may be submitted in either English or Welsh.

Application forms and further details are available from the school. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school’s Business Manager. Closing date: 13/08/2026