IT Director

Rise Technical Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment in Sutton seeks an experienced Network Manager / IT Lead to own and transform the school's IT infrastructure. You will lead network operations, guide cloud adoption, and drive strategic IT initiatives across a busy secondary school.

The role requires balancing hands-on engineering with long-term planning, shaping IT strategy, and collaborating with leadership to optimise budgets. This is a fully on-site position offering a meaningful impact on staff and students.

Qualifications

• Experienced Network Manager, IT Manager, Infrastructure Engineer or similar
• Strong knowledge of networks, Microsoft 365, cloud systems and IT infrastructure
• Able to balance hands-on technical work with strategic planning
• Confident supporting users and managing IT priorities across a busy organisation
• School or education experience would be desirable but is not essential
• Looking for a long-term role where they can build, improve and take ownership
• Wants to make a real impact on staff, students and the future of IT provision in a school environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's IT network and infrastructure
• Support the transition toward Microsoft 365 and cloud‑based systems
• Manage day‑to‑day IT operations, network issues and helpdesk support
• Work with senior leadership on IT strategy, budgets and future development
• Bring more IT expertise in‑house while working alongside external IT partners
• Help recruit and develop an additional IT Technician
• Support staff in getting the most out of technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Fully on‑site role within a large secondary school environment

Job description

Network Manager / IT Lead

Sutton

47,000 - 52,000 + Pension + Holidays + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Network Manager or IT professional looking for the chance to take ownership of a full IT transformation?
Do you want a role where you can shape strategy, modernise infrastructure, build a team and make a genuine impact across a school environment?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established secondary school that is investing heavily into its IT provision and looking to bring more technical expertise in-house.
The school has already made strong progress with staff laptops, interactive classroom technology and Microsoft‑based systems, but they are now looking for the right person to take their network, cloud infrastructure and wider IT strategy to the next level.

The Role

• Lead and manage the school's IT network and infrastructure
• Support the transition toward Microsoft 365 and cloud‑based systems
• Manage day‑to‑day IT operations, network issues and helpdesk support
• Work with senior leadership on IT strategy, budgets and future development
• Bring more IT expertise in‑house while working alongside external IT partners
• Help recruit and develop an additional IT Technician
• Support staff in getting the most out of technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Fully on‑site role within a large secondary school environment

The Person

• Experienced Network Manager, IT Manager, Infrastructure Engineer or similar
• Strong knowledge of networks, Microsoft 365, cloud systems and IT infrastructure
• Able to balance hands‑on technical work with strategic planning
• Confident supporting users and managing IT priorities across a busy organisation
• School or education experience would be desirable but is not essential
• Looking for a long‑term role where they can build, improve and take ownership
• Wants to make a real impact on staff, students and the future of IT provision in a school environment

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.