IT Manager

Redwood High; Heywood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood School is seeking an outstanding IT Manager to oversee the management, maintenance and ongoing development of all IT equipment and infrastructure, and to provide IT support to staff and pupils across the organisation.

You will lead a team across eight sites in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood, guiding IT developments to enhance teaching and learning with multi‑platform systems (Windows, MacOS, iOS & Android).

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT across a school or similar organisation.
• Ability to lead and develop a small team to deliver reliable IT services.
• Knowledge of IT systems to support teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management, maintenance and development of IT equipment and infrastructure.
• Provide IT support to staff and pupils across the organisation.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and drive IT developments to support teaching.

Skills

IT management

Team leadership

Infrastructure management

Tools

Windows

MacOS

iOS

Android

Job description

Grade: Grade 7 (SCP 25-29)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £36,363 - £39,862

Interview Date: Week commencing 14th September 2026

Redwood School are seeking an outstanding, dynamic and friendly IT Manager to be responsible for the management, maintenance and ongoing development of all IT equipment and infrastructure, as well as the provision of IT support to staff and pupils throughout the organisation to support our expanding school.

The position will be based across our eight sites in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood. The role is supported by a full-time IT Technician apprentice.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, experienced and committed Infrastructure and Data Manager to ensure that all our IT systems are managed effectively for the demands of a SEND school. You will have experience of a range of software and network management systems, combined with the ability to lead and develop your team to ensure excellent customer service to the school community.

You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and have direct input into the IT developments of the school. You will be someone that can drive change and understand how emerging technologies can be best utilised to improve teaching and learning.

The Senior Leadership Team value the importance of IT throughout the school, in supporting the attainment of the learners and the development of its staff and are committed to the expansion of this field.

The school works closely with the Local Authority and other schools and is keen for the successful applicant to develop links with other IT professionals across the region.

Redwood use multi-platform systems (Windows, MacOS, iOS & Android) to give its learners a wide range of IT skills to support their future ambitions and give a valued contribution to society. Development and integration of these platforms is an area the Senior Leadership Team are particularly interested in.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Supporting Documents

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• Job description
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