IT Network Manager

The Central Learning Partnership Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Network Manager with a passion for IT to join our team and provide support to our schools in the Wolverhampton area, with the post being based at Heath Park School, WV11 1RD

The successful candidate will need to be:

• A self-motivated individual and dedicated to supporting staff and students
• Able to effectively work as part of a team, forming positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Have high expectations of themselves and others
• Have at least 1 year experience in a similar role
• Have a Full Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
• Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

The role:

• Line Manage the Hubs ICT Technicians.
• Provide technical support to the Hub staff and students, and where necessary across the other schools in the Trust when required.
• Support the Central ICT staff with technical and project assistance where required
• Assist and advise the IT Manager with identifying suitable upgrades to equipment and the Hub’s ICT Infrastructure.
• Maintain and manage the Hub helpdesk. 
• Manage Azure Directory and Cloud solutions
• Responsibility for maintaining the hub’s computer inventory, insurance list and computer audit
• Manage MIS applications and user accounts.
• Support and manage the database infrastructure for onsite servers and systems that are not cloud based. Including, door access control, WiFi, SIMS, Sage or similar.
• Responsible for installing and maintaining school networks and infrastructure equipment including servers, switches and firewall devices.
• Troubleshoot Firewalls & Switches
• Manage the installation of all new computer hardware including wireless, fibre optic, CAT6 networks and external projects, as required.
• To ensure schools are compliant with GDPR and its implications for data storage, retrieval, dissemination and removal.
• Responsibility to ensure off-site encrypted back-ups are in place and tested in accordance to Cyber Security requirements.
• Configure & maintain networks in line with Cyber Security requirements

To undertake any other appropriate duties, as requested by the line manager, to assist with the efficient running of the Trust’s IT Support services.

What you will receive from us:

Training and development opportunities.

Access to the company pension scheme

Free parking 23 days holiday per year, rising with continuous service.

The Central Learning Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Application deadline: 29 June 2022

Start Date: TBC

Full Time Permanent 37 Hours Per Week