ICT Network Manager
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Blue Coat School is looking to appoint an experienced ICT professional to lead ICT Network Management functions.
This is an opportunity for an ICT Network Manager to develop the systems and procedures for IT among a founding body of committed staff. The ICT Network Manager will support the development of the growing Trust’s ethos and embedding that in IT functions of the schools, and having the benefit of support from a local, successful, and experienced trust team.The role is based within a secondary school in the centre of Oldham.
The purpose of this role is to:
- Lead a school consisting of one ICT Officer and two Technicians in delivering operational support and projects.
- Play a key role in ensuring Trust-wide network security and connectivity, meeting the need of curriculum and Trust / school priorities.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Qualified and/or has significant professional experience and strong technical background with experience of designing, configuring and managing networks.
- An excellent team manager and people person.
- Positive, open and has a friendly attitude to customer service, improvement and delivery.
We are continuing to recruit to our team of exceptional staff to achieve our vision and work together to create a genuinely outstanding school. As ICT Network Manager you will shape the IT function which will directly impact on the experience for our young people.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
- A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best.
- LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service.
- Central Oldham location with parking and close to good transport networks.
Further details about the role
The Cranmer Education Trust, is a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
Alongside the Teacher Training School, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit:
https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/
The central team’s offices are based in Cranmer House at The Blue Coat School, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please refer to: The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust