ICT Network Manager

Teacheractive Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A large, well-established primary school in Bristol is looking for an experienced ICT Network Manager for a full-time, temporary position. The role focuses on managing and maintaining the ICT network, ensuring effective support for teaching and administration. Candidates should have proven experience managing ICT networks, ideally in educational settings. This is a vital role that impacts students' learning, offering competitive pay within the local authority framework. Safeguarding and employment checks apply.

Benefits

Supportive primary school environment

Competitive local authority pay scale

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing ICT networks, ideally within an education or public sector setting.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical support.
• Experience overseeing or managing technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school’s ICT network to support learning and administration.
• Plan and implement future ICT developments to ensure systems remain up to date.
• Oversee and support the work of an ICT Technician.

Skills

Experience managing ICT networks

Hands-on technical support

Overseeing technical staff

Understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Strategic planning

Job description

ICT Network Manager

Primary School – Bristol

Full‑time | Temporary (Long‑term Sickness Cover)

Bristol Grade 10

A large, well‑established primary school in Bristol, operating within the local authority education framework, is seeking an experienced and proactive ICT Network Manager to join its team on a full‑time, temporary basis to cover a long‑term sickness absence.

This is a key role within the school, ensuring that ICT systems effectively support teaching, learning and day‑to‑day operations.

The Role

The ICT Network Manager will be responsible for the planning, management and ongoing development of the school’s ICT network. The postholder will ensure the network provides a reliable learning resource for pupils and an effective information system for staff.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will:

• Manage and maintain the school’s ICT network to support learning and administration
• Plan and implement future ICT developments to ensure systems remain up to date
• Oversee and support the work of an ICT Technician
• Manage the ICT budget, ensuring best value for money
• Ensure all ICT systems comply with Health & Safety regulations, providing a safe working environment for staff and pupils

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience managing ICT networks, ideally within an education or public sector setting
• Be able to balance strategic planning with hands‑on technical support
• Have experience overseeing or managing technical staff
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of ICT‑related Health & Safety requirements
• Work in line with local authority policies, codes of conduct and equal opportunities commitments

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work within a supportive primary school environment
• Play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning through technology
• Full‑time position with an immediate start
• Competitive local authority pay scale (Bristol Grade 10)
• This post is subject to enhanced safeguarding and employment checks.

Apply today to make a meaningful impact in a primary school setting while covering a key temporary role.

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