IT Manager

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the management, maintenance and ongoing development of all IT equipment and infrastructure across eight sites in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood. The role includes providing IT support to staff and pupils and guiding the IT team to deliver reliable services.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team to plan IT developments, adopt emerging technologies, and ensure safeguarding and high standards of service across the school

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT management and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to develop and deploy IT improvements across multiple sites.
• Proven ability to provide IT support to staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management, maintenance and development of IT systems and infrastructure.
• Lead and develop the IT team to ensure high-quality service.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan IT developments and adopt new technologies.

Skills

IT management

Infrastructure management

Team leadership

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.