Senior Leader: ICT & Network Operations

Wilmslow High School; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Wilmslow seeks a Senior Leader for ICT & Network Operations. You will lead the Information Systems Support Team and manage the school's ICT strategy to enhance educational objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ICT management, team leadership, and experience in the education sector. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £41,771 to £48,072 and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing ICT services and support teams.
• Strong understanding of ICT infrastructure and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and information security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's Information Systems Support Team.
• Oversee ICT strategy implementation and operational activities.
• Ensure secure and responsive ICT infrastructure.

Skills

Managing ICT services

Team leadership

Knowledge of data protection legislation

Experience in education setting

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Leader: ICT & Network Operations. Salary: £41,771 to £48,072. Grade: Grade 10; Point 31-35. Cheshire East Council NJC Pay Structure. Start Date: ASAP. Contract Type: 37 hours per week (full time), 52 weeks per year (full year). Contract Term: Permanent. Closing Date: Midday, Monday 29th September 2025. Interview Date: Friday 3rd October 2025. This is a full-time position (37 hours per week) Monday - Friday, 52 weeks per year (full year) on appointment.

We are looking to appoint an experienced ICT & Network Operations Leader to lead and manage the school's Information Systems Support Team and ICT facilities. As a member of the extended Leadership Team, you will lead the development and implementation of the school's ICT strategy, ensuring that ICT facilitates the school's aims and objectives. You will translate strategic intent into operational activity, oversee continuous improvement, and ensure efficient management of ICT infrastructure and services. The successful candidate will be a strong strategic leader and team player and will:

• Have proven experience managing ICT services and support teams within an education setting or similar environment.
• Take overall responsibility for ensuring a secure, resilient, and responsive ICT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, end-user devices, and telephony.
• Have up-to-date understanding of ICT infrastructure, networking, software, and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and best practices in information security.

We are looking for a strong Senior Leader of ICT & Network Operations, ideally with experience in the education sector, who has a confident, solution focussed approach and is fully aligned with our schools' visions and values. You will report to the Deputy Headteacher: Personal Development & Community and will be responsible for managing the ISS and reprographics teams. We offer a happy and caring environment rooted in our core values, in which staff and students can flourish, whilst challenging ourselves to pursue excellence for all our students. The school is set in extensive grounds, ideally positioned between the thriving city of Manchester and the open countryside of the Peak District. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to respect this commitment. A consideration of the person's suitability to work alongside children is part of the selection process.

This is a full-time position (37 hours per week) Monday - Friday, 52 weeks per year (full year) on appointment.