School Network Manager
School Network Manager - Rochdale
Contract Information: Permanent, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am 3:45pm (30-minute lunch)
Responsible to: Head of ICT
Responsible for: IT Technician Staff
Salary: £36,581 £40,444 per annum
Annual Leave: 26 days plus bank holiday
Sure Start Staff are recruiting for an experienced School Network Manager to join our client s education trust in Rochdale.
Please note: Previous experience working within an educational setting is essential for this role.
The Role
You will lead and develop the school s IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure and effective ICT services to support teaching, learning and administration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing the Academy IT Services team.
- Managing and maintaining school networks, servers, hardware, software and IT systems.
- Diagnosing and resolving technical issues, escalating where necessary.
- Planning and implementing ICT upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
- Managing cybersecurity, firewalls, backups, disaster recovery and internet filtering.
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR and supporting safeguarding requirements.
- Maintaining IT asset registers, conducting audits and managing supplier relationships.
- Providing technical support, guidance and training to staff.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Essential: Previous experience working within a school or educational setting.
- Strong experience managing and maintaining IT networks and infrastructure.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of IT security, data protection and safeguarding requirements.
- Experience leading a team and supporting users with technical issues.
- Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment procedures.
Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.