IT Support Technician - Cheadle (Secondary School)

Aspire People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks an IT Support Technician / Network Manager for a school in Stockport. Ideal for someone with a strong background in IT support and network management, this full-time role involves maintaining and improving the school's IT infrastructure. Responsibilities include providing technical support, managing systems, and liaising with suppliers. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare is essential. Apply by sending your CV directly to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT support and network management, ideally in an educational environment.
• Strong technical skills across hardware, software, networking, and security.
• Good communication skills, patience, and ability to train non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support and troubleshooting for staff and students.
• Maintain and administer network, servers, software, hardware, and digital resources.
• Plan, install, and upgrade IT systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, security, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Liaise with external suppliers, manage contracts, and maintain documentation.

Skills

IT support experience

Network management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

IT Support Technician / Network Manager (school-based) – Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire. Location: Cheadle, Stockport. Permanent, full-time (37 hours/week, all year). Salary: NJC SO2 Scale 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771). Start Date: Immediate.

This role is based in a mainstream secondary school in Cheadle. You will maintain and improve the school's IT infrastructure, support staff and students, and ensure reliable, secure systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support and troubleshooting for staff and students.
• Maintain and administer network, servers, software, hardware, and digital resources.
• Plan, install, and upgrade IT systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, security, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Liaise with external suppliers, manage contracts, and maintain documentation.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in IT support and network management (ideally in an educational environment).
• Strong technical skills across hardware, software, networking, and security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with initiative and capacity to prioritise.
• Good communication skills, patience, and ability to train non‑technical users.

This is an excellent role for someone looking to make a difference in a school environment.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.