School IT & Network Manager

Teem Recruitment LTD; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School IT & Network Manager for a full-time temporary position in Chester. The role involves managing IT systems, supporting staff, and ensuring optimal network performance. Candidates must have a DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK. This position offers a structured working week and significant opportunities to enhance ICT usage across the school community.

Qualifications

• Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required.
• Must be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage all servers, including Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Promote ICT understanding across the school community.
• Maintain network hardware and equipment.

Skills

Server management

ICT promotion

Network hardware maintenance

Management Information System support

Emergency repairs

Tools

Microsoft Hyper-V

Microsoft 365

iSAMS

Job description

Overview

School IT & Network Manager
Chester Area
Full-time | Temporary | Start: ASAP | Ongoing Contract

My client is seeking an experienced School IT & Network Manager to join a school based in the Chester area. This is a Full-time Temporary position, starting as soon as possible and continuing on an ongoing basis.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all servers, including Microsoft Hyper-V (physical and virtual), liaising with off-site technical support as required.
• Promote the effective use and understanding of ICT across the school community (staff, pupils, parents, and governors).
• Manage and maintain all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VoIP systems.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Management Information System (iSAMS), working closely with the Data Manager.
• Build, test, and maintain base images for servers and PCs, both physical and virtual, within the VDI infrastructure.
• Monitor systems via eSafety software and report inappropriate usage to the relevant colleagues.
• Maintain all IT-related policies in liaison with the Head / Executive PA.
• Oversee the school’s backup strategy, including control of the backup server.
• Manage global Microsoft 365 administration.
• Implement and maintain virus protection strategy and systems.
• Carry out minor hardware repairs and coordinate external repairs when necessary to ensure cost-effective availability of IT equipment.
• Support and maintain classroom technology (e.g., touchscreens, interactive boards, and peripherals).

Qualifications / Requirements

• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.

TEEM Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment. Visit our website to view more vacancies: Home - Teem Recruitment.