Network Engineer

Greater.jobs; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Network Engineer to enhance its IT infrastructure. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on server and cloud migrations, while ensuring a secure and robust network for the academies. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training and opportunities for further professional development.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Professional development opportunities

Support for apprenticeships

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Experience using virtualization platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V).
• Good knowledge of IT Security principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure Active Directory and Google Workspace domains.
• Manage and install network infrastructure.
• Be an escalation point for team members.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure

Intune

Network Configuration

IT Security Principles

Tools

VMWare

Hyper-V

Job description

Network Engineer

Full time, Permanent, to commence as soon as possible

Salary: Point 14-16 of the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff pay scale £30,119 - £31,954

We have an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our Central IT Services team, providing a reliable, robust and secure IT infrastructure supporting the learning and administrative needs of the Trust and the individual academies.

Joining an established team, you will play a key role in the development and configuration of the Active Directory and Google Workspace domains in the Trust, and the management and installation of the network infrastructure. You will also be an escalation point for other team members. Ongoing and future projects you will be working on include; implementation of Intune, migration of servers and services to cloud hosting, Hyper-V implementation, migration of Microsoft 365 domains to Google Workspace.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

Experience and knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory

Experience and knowledge of Azure, Entra, Intune

Experience using virtualization platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V)

Knowledge of networking (switch configuration, VLANs, Routing, DNS, DHCP)

Have a good knowledge of IT Security principles and practices;

Be able to demonstrate technical knowledge and problem-solving skills;

If you are ready for your next challenge and want to work on delivering projects to improve our existing systems, this is for you!

You will receive on the job training from our experienced team and the opportunity to do a Level 3 or higher level apprenticeship is available for the right candidate (depending on qualifications).

You will be required to work at all of the Trust's Oldham-based academies as required.

The Pinnacle Learning Trust

The Pinnacle Learning Trust was established in 2017 as a result of the long-standing, strong and effective relationship between The Hathershaw College and Oldham Sixth Form College. Werneth Primary School joined our Trust in February 2019 and Broadfield Primary School in April 2023 and most recently, Alexandra Park junior School in April 2024. Our work is built upon our shared belief that young people in Oldham and the local area should have access to excellent educational provision. We celebrate students' uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. Our collective aim, articulated through our mission statement, is to improve the lives and life chances of young people through the development of outstanding practice based upon partnership.

The Trust's central services teams include: Estates, Finance, HR and Payroll, Marketing, IT Services and MIS. Their aim is to enhance the experience of students and staff across the Trust by providing effective and efficient central services which support them to achieve their goals.

Our vision for our workforce is one in which diverse, dedicated, skilled and high-performing staff are operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment; enabling everyone to feel valued, respected and encouraged in order to contribute their best to support us in achieving our mission.

Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the development of others through designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; support for trainee teachers and involvement with our work as a strategic partner with the East Manchester Teaching School Hub and our Science Learning Partnership Hub.

We are delighted to be recognised by Edurio for a Trust Value Award in 2024, and have been shortlisted for the 2025 MAT Excellence Award for Wellbeing Trust of the Year. We offer various health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance programme offering counselling, GP and nurse services, physiotherapy, etc.

Read our 'Join the Pinnacle Learning Trust' booklet to discover what our trust can offer you.

Closing Date for applications: 13:00 Monday 11th August 2025

Provisional Interview Date: 19th August 2025

To apply please visit our website http://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/Vacancies/

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Pinnacle Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Pinnacle Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.