IT Transformation Lead for School Network & Cloud

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holidays

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is assisting a prominent secondary school in Sutton to appoint an experienced Network Manager / IT Lead to own the IT transformation and future IT strategy. You will shape the network, modernise infrastructure and lead a small team to deliver reliable technology across teaching and administration.

The role is fully on‑site within a large school environment, requiring hands‑on technical work alongside strategic planning, collaboration with senior leaders, and oversight

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of networks, Microsoft 365, cloud systems and IT infrastructure.
• Balance hands‑on technical work with strategic planning.
• Experience in leading IT projects and teams would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's IT network and infrastructure
• Support the transition toward Microsoft 365 and cloud‑based systems
• Manage day‑to‑day IT operations, network issues and helpdesk support
• Work with senior leadership on IT strategy, budgets and future development
• Bring more IT expertise in‑house while working alongside external IT partners
• Help recruit and develop an additional IT Technician
• Support staff in getting the most out of technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Fully on‑site role within a large secondary school environment

Skills

Networking

Microsoft 365

Cloud infrastructure

IT strategy

Team leadership

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment is assisting a prominent secondary school in Sutton to appoint an experienced Network Manager / IT Lead to own the IT transformation and future IT strategy. You will shape the network, modernise infrastructure and lead a small team to deliver reliable technology across teaching and administration.

The role is fully on‑site within a large school environment, requiring hands‑on technical work alongside strategic planning, collaboration with senior leaders, and oversight