IT Technician Level 3 (School Network Manager)

King's Academy Binfield; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Academy Binfield is seeking a skilled IT Technician Level 3 (School Network Manager) to oversee IT services across two schools, ensuring secure and reliable technology for teaching and daily running. This hands-on role requires strong problem solving and people skills as you guide the IT team and support staff and pupils.

You will manage network infrastructure, hardware, and applications, with experience in Active Directory, Office 365, Google Workspace and cross-platform environments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS and ChromeOS.
• Experience with Active Directory, Office 365 and Google Workspace.
• Excellent troubleshooting and patient communication with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead on managing network infrastructure, hardware and application support across two schools.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide high-quality IT support.
• Maintain secure, reliable IT systems and lifecycle management of IT assets.
• Deliver school-specific IT projects and lead junior IT staff.
• Prioritise workloads and maintain high service standards.
• Collaborate with staff and pupils to make technology work for all.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Windows

macOS

ChromeOS

Active Directory

Office 365

Google Workspace

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Microsoft/Google certifications

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

King’s Academy Binfield & King’s Academy Oakwood

Ready to take your IT career to the next level?

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced IT Technician Level 3 (School Network Manager) to join our team and take operational responsibility for IT services across two thriving schools.

This is a hands‑on role with real scope to make an impact. You’ll play a key part in keeping our networks, systems and technology secure, reliable and fit for the future — supporting both teaching and learning and the day-to-day running of our schools.

What will you be doing?

You’ll take the lead on:

• Managing network infrastructure, hardware and application support across both schools
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues and providing high-quality IT support
• Maintaining secure, reliable and efficient IT systems
• Managing infrastructure upgrades and the full lifecycle of IT assets
• Leading and delivering school‑specific IT projects
• Supporting, guiding and developing junior IT team members
• Prioritising workloads and ensuring consistently high service standards
• Working closely with staff and pupils to make technology work for everyone

What are we looking for?

You’ll be an approachable, patient and solutions-focused IT professional who enjoys helping people and thrives on solving problems.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS and ChromeOS
• Experience with Active Directory, Office 365 and Google Workspace
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to explain technical issues clearly to non‑technical colleagues and pupils
• Strong organisation, communication and customer service skills
• The resilience to stay calm and effective when things get busy

Experience of line management, education‑sector systems such as Arbor MIS, or relevant Microsoft/Google certifications would be an advantage — but we’re equally interested in someone with the right practical experience, attitude and appetite to learn.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be more than just the person who fixes the Wi‑Fi. You’ll have the chance to shape IT provision across two schools, lead projects, support your colleagues and help create technology‑enabled environments where staff and pupils can thrive.

If you’re proactive, technically confident and ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.