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Learning Technologies Systems Manager - ESF Centre
Hong Kong
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Job Description
The English School Foundation (ESF) is hiring a Learning Technologies Systems (LTS) Manager to lead key projects which form part of an ambitious digital modernisation agenda. The Learning Systems Project (LSP) is one of the key projects currently underway and would require coordinating with other ESF leaders and an external lead Consultant. A key role is to maintain the existing VLE, which includes Moodle technologies and an app supporting both iOS and Android devices. The current VLE would need to be maintained in parallel as an external IT company performs a Moodle language upgrade. Staff, students and parents interact with the LSP through a number of avenues, namely the web or the ESF app.
The LTS Manager will be the key leadership interface between ESF leaders at the corporate and school level and the LTS design/coding team. This role will be instrumental in helping craft the long-run strategic vision and development of the LSP system and app.
This role requires a technologically savvy education leader who welcomes both education and computer engineering tasks. The individual needs to be proficient, organised, and efficient in working with application security.
This role will report directly to the Head of Education, Curriculum and Learning. You will be joining a highly collaborative team, where you will bring your knowledge and expertise in application architecture in an educational context and the newest technologies will be highly appreciated.
Critical Technological Skills Required in an Education Environment
- Experience in iOS/Android App development and programming
- Experience with SQL databases
- Experience with integration of different application systems, including Maze and Moodle
- Understanding of best practices in application security
- Experience with technological frameworks that handle all aspects of the learning process
- Ability to build, test, and refine web-based applications, and for iOS/Android operating systems that are consistent with the goals and standards of a quality education system
- Coding knowledge of the highest quality, ensuring solid application performance and an excellent user experience
Main Accountabilities
- Collaborate with school and ESF leaders in the design, architecture and development of innovative education projects that are supported by technology
- Work with the existing development team to maintain the VLE toolkit with React JS for modern single-page app web pages
- Oversee, develop and, as appropriate, support the delivery of training and upskilling of staff across the organisation
- Extend the existing development team skill base with React JS
- Handling of the view layer for web pages across all platforms
- Conduct unit testing to guarantee the quality of the projects
- Maintain technical documentation, adhere to guidelines, and guide the team in enforcing best programming practices
- Manage relational databases and perform various operations on the data with SQL
- Lead software development projects using a scrum framework
- Identifying needed decisions and driving the decision-making process for any software development
- Meet expectations of internal customers
- Manage project communications to all stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with the project execution, e.g., process adherence and completeness/correctness
- Ensuring the best performance and user experience of the application
Key requirements
The ideal candidate will have or be:
- Considerable experience working within an education environment with a minimum of five years in a visible project leadership role
- Well-developed leadership and communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity combined with outstanding analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of technical and business processes and related tools, software, and specifications
- Demonstrated ability to function independently in a high visibility position, with a deadline and resource constraints
- Excellent technical understanding of PHP programming and is able to project manage a team of 6 – 8 individuals
- Minimum five years of working experience in iOS/Android application development and CodeReview Knowledge
- Knowledge of Deployment, Release Management & Post Production support
- Integration experience using web services (SOAP, Restful, etc.) will be an advantage
- Degree in an IT-related field or equivalent work experience
- Dynamic, reliable, proactive, and highly motivated individual with a Project Manager mindset
- A self-starter who feels comfortable working in a dynamic team environment and positively contributes to the future of the next generation
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
About Us
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. About 70% of our students have parents who are permanent residents of Hong Kong.
ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. In 2020, 22 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations; more than 95% go on to leading universities worldwide.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is a modern, well-managed educational organisation, committed to offering an international education to students drawn from over 70 countries. We are proud to be at the forefront of the educational hub in Hong Kong. We actively take advantage of the opportunities that Hong Kong offers as Asia’s world city and the principal gate-way to China.
The curriculum, leading to the International Baccalaureate, is adapted to Hong Kong, and the Asia Pacific region. ESF’s 1,100 teachers are highly qualified bringing with them experience from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, the UK and many other international school systems. All schools offer a broad range of out-of-school activities in Hong Kong and overseas.
ESF has over 18,000 students. Our culture is one of joy in learning and pride in achievement. The great majority of our students study for the IB Diploma and gain entry to universities all over the world. ESF has a long-standing commitment to children with individual needs and is the principal provider for English-speaking children with special educational needs in Hong Kong. For further details about ESF, please visit our website at http://www.esf.edu.hk/.
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