School ICT Network Manager: Infra & Security Lead

THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION; Steep; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with Royal London

Funded Healthcare Cash Plan

Salary Extras Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal accident cover

Life Assurance

Free lunch provided during term time

Free on-site parking

Beautiful working environment

Job summary

Bedales School is seeking an experienced ICT Network Manager to develop, secure, and manage the school’s network infrastructure across the site. You will resolve complex issues, lead technical projects, and support a progressive learning environment in line with Bedales ethos.

You will oversee on-premises and cloud-based systems, drive cyber security, and mentor ICT colleagues while ensuring safeguarding and data protection.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior ICT technician role or a comparable 2nd- or 3rd-line position.
• Strong knowledge of networking and technical standards, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, wireless, LAN, and WAN environments.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, backup systems, and back-end infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and associated Microsoft cloud services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Intune, Azure, or Microsoft Entra.
• Experience maintaining devices, applications, and services across a managed environment.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and experience with another scripting language, such as Python.
• A logical and methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• The ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-technical users and provide exemplary customer experience.
• Experience mentoring, training, or supporting the development of ICT colleagues.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, and the welfare of children.
• Experience within an educational environment, Apple device management, Hyper-V, Veeam, Jamf, Linux, audio-visual systems or CCTV would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining the school’s network, switches, server, storage, wireless, firewall, backup, CCTV, audio-visual and data-centre infrastructure.
• Administering and improving cloud-based and on-premises systems, including Microsoft 365, device management, security platforms, and departmental applications.
• Maintaining effective cyber security controls and remaining informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practice.
• Providing high-quality second- and third-line technical support, with first-line support when required.
• Monitoring system performance, capacity, availability and security, and taking appropriate action to maintain reliable services.
• Identifying and delivering technology improvements from requirements gathering and supplier engagement through implementation and completion.
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation, asset information, procedures, and ICT records.
• Mentoring technicians and apprentices, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues develop their technical capability.
• Working collaboratively with departments and cross-school teams while supporting compliance with policy, legislation, regulation and recognised best practice.
• Following all safeguarding policies and reporting concerns promptly and appropriately.

Skills

Networking

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Cyber security

PowerShell

Tools

Hyper-V

Veeam

Jamf

Linux

Apple device management

Job description

Bedales School is seeking an experienced ICT Network Manager to develop, secure, and manage the school’s network infrastructure across the site. You will resolve complex issues, lead technical projects, and support a progressive learning environment in line with Bedales ethos.

You will oversee on-premises and cloud-based systems, drive cyber security, and mentor ICT colleagues while ensuring safeguarding and data protection.