At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and enhance IT systems in schools, ensuring smooth operations and support.
- Company: Join a leading tech service provider dedicated to transforming education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, wellbeing perks, and discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in schools while developing your IT management skills.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of IT experience in a school environment and strong communication skills.
Dulwich - London £37,000 - £42,000
Turn IT on are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Trust IT Manager who has a real flair for technology mixed with a passion for providing exemplary service to our customers to support schools within a Trust in Dulwich London. As Trust IT Manager you will be responsible for the management, installation, maintenance, availability, and security of the schools’ ICT network as well as working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to help develop the IT across the school and help put plans in place for projects. You must be dedicated to delivering the TIO support service in a manner that embraces our company values. It is your job to facilitate communication between your school and TIO, keep up to date with what services TIO can offer, and manage the accounts of your customers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, developing and managing a wide range of IT Systems across a schools Infrastructure. Key Responsibilities include:
- Managing the school’s network infrastructure and ICT based applications.
- Managing the day-to-day workload of IT Technicians and assisting with their development.
- Providing technical advice, training, and support to staff to enable them to make effective use of systems.
- Day-to-day management of all IT operations ensuring all requests are dealt with in an efficient manner.
- Monitoring and maintaining all key systems including switches, virtual physical server environments and backups.
- 2nd/3rd line support.
- Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies.
- Training of internal staff.
- Line manage and take responsibility for the work of the ICT support staff to ensure they carry out their duties effectively and receive adequate support, guidance, and training to provide a high-quality ICT support service.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for IT with at least 2-3 years’ experience of working in a school as an IT Network Manager/ IT Manager.
- An excellent understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within the school environment.
- Experience in upgrading a school IT Network system.
- Self-motivation with strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as having exceptional customer service skills.
- The ability to work within a team as well as independently and have an aptitude for problem solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team.
Key Areas of technical expertise. The role is offered on a full-year, full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In return, we are offering a salary of between £37,000 - £42,000 negotiable for the right person, benefits include salary sacrifice pension scheme, benefits wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle Scheme, eye care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discounts scheme.
The Transforming Learning Group provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. Between the three brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across England and employ nearly 470 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.
‘Turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.’ ‘Happy to talk flexible working’ ‘Your data matters’ REF-229 104
Trust IT Manager employer: turn IT on
Turn IT on is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in the vibrant city of Bath, our team enjoys a range of benefits including a pension scheme, electric car options, and mental health support, all while contributing to meaningful educational outcomes. Join us to make a real impact in the lives of students and staff through innovative ICT solutions.
