At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and staff with IT needs in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: The Bishop of Llandaff, a top-performing comprehensive school.
- Benefits: Generous pension, professional development, free gym access, and more.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with excellent career growth and support.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: A passion for IT and a desire to help others succeed.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
We are looking for a hard-working individual to join us as a Network Assistant. The Bishop of Llandaff is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school serving the Christian and non-Christian communities within the city and surrounding areas including The Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taff, and Bridgend. Standards of achievement at all levels are exceptionally high, with outcomes consistently performing amongst the best schools in Wales and the rest of the UK. However, the school is more than just about examination outcomes. Our students take part in a broad range of activities that help them become well-rounded and our strong Christian ethos helps shape our students to become positive role models in our society. It genuinely is a happy place to learn and work! We want every student to have the best start in life by providing them with an outstanding education! We seek to ensure each student in our care achieves their full potential academically; develops the skills necessary to be successful in our ever-changing world; and understands a sense of morality guided by the gospel values of love, acceptance, responsibility, and forgiveness. These aims are delivered through a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences, a strong pastoral system and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, physical, and extra-curricular activities.
Our ethos and culture
The Bishop of Llandaff is an environment where every individual is accepted for who they are and highly valued. Care and concern for others is central to our work. We aim to blend academic learning with excellent pastoral care so that all students and staff may flourish and become the best versions of themselves. We are blessed to have a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential.
As an employee of the school, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- For teaching staff, we offer above the minimum 10% planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time. A main scale teacher may expect 14% PPA;
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities;
- All new staff receive a “buddy” who acts as a coach/mentor;
- Generous pension scheme, either through School Teacher’s Pensions for teaching staff or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for all support staff;
- Ability to schedule MOT services through the school, with onsite pick-up and/or drop-off;
- Free access to onsite gymnasium (from 6.00am until 8.00am and 5.00pm until 8.00pm weekdays), which includes a range of resistance and cardio machines;
- Ability to schedule weekly dry-cleaning pick-up and/or drop-off services;
- Excellent onsite catering facilities;
- Free refreshments, such as tea and coffee;
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits through the school’s absence management insurance.
About the role
The Network team plays a key role in the life of the school in supporting students and staff in the delivery of the curriculum. In recent years, the school invested heavily in technology within the classrooms so that every room has an interactive board which can help stimulate exciting learning experiences. Furthermore, each member of teaching staff has a 2-in-1 device, which connects remotely with the board, while most other staff have access to a laptop or desktop. In addition, the school has several sets of iPads/Chrome Books available for departments to use on a booking system. There are four dedicated IT suites set up within the school. All suites have in excess of 30 networked PCs with access to printing facilities, a range of software, including Microsoft Office, animation, web development, graphics, programming, and subject specific software for cross curricular use. Students use a range of computer peripherals within lessons including headphones, microphones, and digital cameras. There are more than 600 devices at the school, and our network team provide strong support to both staff and students. We have a range of hard and software at the school which requires technical support to ensure the highest quality learning materials are available to students and staff. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about IT and wants to help others use this to support young people to achieve. All new staff receive a bespoke programme of induction, and support staff are given opportunities to access fully-funded leadership programmes to support their own professional development.
Closing Date: 12.00pm on 18th September 2026; Start Date: To be confirmed.
Network Assistant in Cardiff employer: Bishop of Llandaff
The Bishop of Llandaff is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where both staff and students thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, generous benefits including above-average planning time, and access to excellent facilities, employees are empowered to grow and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. The school's vibrant culture, rooted in Christian values, fosters a sense of community and belonging, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
