At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise the school's IT network for teaching and learning.
- Company: Join Turn IT On, a leader in educational technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, wellbeing hub, and discounts.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education through innovative IT solutions.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of IT management experience in a school setting.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 41000 £ per year.
Travel between school sites may be required. Turn IT On is currently seeking an enthusiastic IT Manager with a passion for technology and experience working within an education environment. As the IT Manager, you will oversee the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the school’s curriculum and administrative ICT network, including hardware and software infrastructure. You will collaborate with senior management to develop IT infrastructure and plan projects, ensuring the network is optimised for teaching and learning while remaining secure and stable.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the school’s network infrastructure and ICT-based applications.
- Monitor and maintain all key systems including switches, virtual and physical server environments, Microsoft 365 and backups.
- Provide technical advice, training and support to staff.
- Day-to-day management of IT operations, ensuring efficient handling of all requests.
- Line manage and oversee the work of the ICT support staff.
- Provide 2nd/3rd line support.
- Provide a weekly service update email and a monthly service review report, reporting on any SLA failures.
- Enforce and monitor in line with school policies.
- Train internal staff.
Ideal Candidate
- At least 2–3 years of experience as an IT Manager, Network Manager or Senior ICT Consultant in a school setting.
- Strong passion for IT and a deep understanding of the requirements of a school environment.
- Experience in upgrading a school IT network system.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with exceptional customer-service focus.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement.
The role is offered on a full-year, full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Salary: £33,000 – £41,000 (negotiable)
Benefits include salary-sacrifice pension scheme, wellbeing hub, electric/hybrid car leasing, cycle & e-bike scheme, eye care voucher, employee assistance programme, recognition platform and retail discount scheme.
Turn IT On is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
IT Manager in Bromley employer: turn IT on
Turn IT On is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal workplace for an IT Manager. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we offer a range of benefits including a salary sacrifice pension scheme, cycle and e-bike schemes, and an employee assistance programme. Our inclusive work culture fosters professional growth and development, ensuring that you can thrive in your role while contributing to the success of over 5,000 schools across the UK.
