ICT Technician Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational organization is seeking a skilled technician to oversee ICT developments across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years of experience at Technician Level (or above) within the educational sector. Strong interpersonal skills and a logical approach are essential, as the role involves leading a team and fostering a safe ICT environment. The position offers various health and wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Health care cash plan

Confidential staff counselling

Family friendly working practices

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Technician Level (or above) in an educational environment.
• Demonstrates gravitas commensurate with the role.
• Able to relate well to staff and students with various IT abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation across locations using development methodologies.
• Effectively motivate and lead the team.
• Ensure a safe and secure ICT environment.

Skills

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Logical thinker

Ability to work between multiple sites and from home

Proven experience in ensuring a safe and compliant ICT environment

Knowledge of Google G Suite

Knowledge of MS Azure

Experience of installation of hardware, software and peripherals

Experience in driving effective change

Tools

VM Hypervisor Experience HyperV

Cisco/HP Switch management

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Approachable with excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work between multiple sites and from home, (remote assistance)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Technician Level (or above) within an educational environment
• Demonstrates a level of gravitas commensurate with the role
• Logical thinker and ability to act on own initiative
• Able to effectively prioritise own workload, manage that of the team and effectively motivate and lead your team
• Oversee implementation across a range of locations. Proven track record in using development methodologies or recognised project management techniques to deliver successful ICT developments.
• Proven experience in ensuring a safe, secure and compliant ICT environment
• Knowledge and experience in the Education sector or not for profit
• Able to relate well to both Staff and Students with a range of IT abilities
• Able to exercise judgement and refer matters as necessary
• Creative approach leading to solution focused results with a passion for learning and development
• Experience of driving through effective change
• Energy, drive, enthusiasm and ideas for improving business results
• Flexible and open minded approach to completion of work
• Knowledge and experience of working with Google G Suite
• Knowledge and experience of working with MS Azure
• Experience of installation of hardware, software and peripherals
• VM Hypervisor Experience HyperV
• Cisco/HP Switch management experience

Desirable

• Experience of working at a Senior Technician level within an educational environment

What the school offers its staff

Various health & wellbeing benefits including; discounted gym memberships; health care cash plan; confidential staff counselling; discretionary leave and family friendly working practices and more!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and Social Media Prohibition from Teaching Right to Work Satisfactory References Suitability to Work with Children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.