ICT Network Manager

St Patricks RC High School are seeking an ICT Network Manager to join our wonderful team.

The Role:

• Manage the School’s network infrastructure, servers and workstations.
• Oversee the technical operation of the School’s Information Management System (SIMS) software and Financial Management Systems (FMS), advising as appropriate.
• Responsible for regular maintenance programme and resolving failures in hardware and software and ensuring appropriate ‘housekeeping’ tasks are implemented.
• Ensure that the network is operational developing network solutions throughout the School, to meet curriculum and administrative needs.
• Ensure that daily back‑up and appropriate back‑up protocols are implemented and that a disaster recovery plan is in place.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of all support requests.
• Advise teaching staff on the likely compatibility of new software / hardware; install software / hardware as requested by staff and maintain a record of all installations carried out.
• Assist in the development of School Policies and procedures for the safe and appropriate use of ICT.
• Produce audits and reports on ICT use and costs, demonstrate best value in provision of products and services.
• Ensure all licences are in place as appropriate and to instil a respect for copyright issues within the School.
• Implement and monitor the School’s practices for data protection, internet use, email, security and ICT resource management.
• Train staff on the wide range of applications used in School.
• Set up security parameters and ensure virus checks are implemented.
• Be responsible for the management of the School’s website and ensure compliance.
• Design and implement changes to School’s ICT software and hardware and liaise with consultants on the specifications of new software / hardware and upgrades as appropriate.
• Manage existing technical support agreements and service level agreements with outside agencies as necessary, in conjunction with the School’s Finance Department.
• Manage the School’s ICT inventory of hardware and software.
• Manage the ICT maintenance budget and to arrange related purchases, this includes contact with suppliers, negotiating to ensure value for money, ordering equipment together with checking and storing equipment / software as appropriate.
• Manage the ICT Technician, including training and appraisal.
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.

Salary: Grade 3A - £32,597 to £35,412