IT Manager - Network Manager - School

B2B PROMOTION; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in outsourced IT services for education is seeking a Senior IT Technician ready to advance into an IT Manager role. This exciting opportunity involves overseeing the management, installation, and security of ICT networks within schools. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in maintaining ICT hardware and software, along with experience in network management. Join a friendly, fast-growing organization that values personal development and offers a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about technology and education, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Personal Development and Training

Friendly Work Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a school ICT environment with strong technical skills.
• Ability to manage and maintain ICT hardware, software, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and security of school ICT networks and infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and manage ICT support contracts.

Skills

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Network Management

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Education Environment

Technical Certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft)

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Hyper-V

Office 365

Azure

Job description

Are you a Senior IT Technician or Senior ICT Technician working within schools? Are you looking to take the next step in your career into an IT Manager or Network Manager position? Here you’ll be joining a fast-growing organisation that supplies outsourced IT services to the education sector. You will be working within a school and will be responsible for overseeing the management, installation, maintenance, availability, and security of the curriculum and administrative ICT network, including the hardware and software infrastructure of the school’s ICT network.

Role: IT Manager aka Network Manager, Senior ICT Technician, School IT Support

Salary: £32k - £38k base plus great benefits

Location: Slough, Berkshire

You will be responsible for managing school ICT support contracts, providing technical support, and emergency cover.

You will need to demonstrate your background as a Senior ICT Technician within schools and possess a good working knowledge of maintaining ICT hardware and software, as well as maintaining networks.

If you thrive delivering consultative support at 2nd/3rd line level, then this is the perfect role for you.

In return, you will enjoy career growth within a close-knit, friendly company that will invest in your personal development and training.

What will you bring to the table?

1. Experience working in a school/education environment. You’ll have knowledge of switches, virtual and physical server environments, and backups. Above all, you’ll be friendly and versatile with the ability to communicate on all levels.
2. Specific technical experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, and cloud technologies such as Office 365/Azure.
3. Experience upgrading a school IT system is preferred.

Like the sound of this? Apply now to find out more!