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Assistant Network Manager

St Mark's West Essex Catholic School, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6AA

This job expired on 21 February 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 February 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Scale 6 points 13 to Scale 6 point 17 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale 6 points 13 to Scale 6 point 17 Salary £28,869 to £30,766,

What skills and experience we're looking for

Scale 6

Reports toNetwork Manager

Liaison withNetwork Manager, SLT, Staff and Pupils

Duties for Curriculum Network

• Assisting the Network Manager in the day to day running of the IT suite
• Management of printer fleet including installation on computers and printer hardware and consumables
• Dealing with user problems as and when they occur in line with the SLA
• Physical insight of all IT hardware-general condition, fault finding , maintenance and repairs
• Ordering and stock maintenance of PC and Printer consumables and peripherals
• Provisioning new computers and laptops and maintaining the related configuration system(s) (i.e. SCCM and Intune)
• Provisioning software and managing the related deployment and update systems (i.e. SCCM, Intune PMPC)
• Updating the asset register/inventory and producing associated reports
• Monitoring of essential services including: Network, Backup, CCTV, Wifi, Internet connection, Firewall, SIMs and escalating problems as necessary
• Recording of relatable fixes and procedures into a “playbook” record system
• Responding to 1st line support issues reported on the Helpdesk and escalating issues to the Network manager in line with the SLA
• Updating service Catalogue
• Providing ad-hoc and planned assistance and/or training to staff on the use of IT systems
• Maintaining accurate security groups for devices and users across AD and Microsoft 365
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers and sourcing quotes for software, hardware and consumables
• Providing advice to Network Manager and/SLT on software and hardware purchases
• Assessing health and safety issues relating to the use and positioning of IT hardware across the school and providing advice to the H&S Officer
• Arranging suitable equipment or solutions to resolve problems with the positioning of practical use of IT hardware across the school, liaising with the Site Team where necessary
• Maintaining a strong positive relationship with staff members in all departments of the school, facilitating good communication and ”Customer Service”
• Assisting with the application of the Disaster Recovery and Cyber Response plans
• Assist the Network Manager with regular “Lab” tasks, such as SIMs disaster recovery Keeping up-to-date with IT trends, with a specific focus on education, attending seminars, conferences and training
• Maintain familiarity with Disaster Recovery/Cyber Response procedures, and day to day administration of the network with a view to the potential incapacitation of the Network Manager

General

• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment
• The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade

PERSON SPECIFICATION ASSISTANT NETWORK MANAGER

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience of Networking and IT Systems

Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Good knowledge of school procedures

Working knowledge of relevant IT systems

Literacy

Ability to read and write reports/letters

Numeracy

Good numeracy skills

Technology

Excellent working knowledge of ICT and their application

Communication:

Ability to write detailed reports

Able to use clear language to communicate information

Seeks to overcome communication barriers with children and adults

Ability to consult effectively with children and adults

Working with Children:

Understanding and implementation of school behaviour management policy

Understand and support the differences in children and adults in relation to ICT

Good understanding of the school curriculum and the important of ICT

Understanding of how ICT contributes to child development

Understand and promote the value of emotional and physical wellbeing in adults and children

Take responsibility for own wellbeing

Working with others:

Able to establish and maintain effective relationships

Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children and adults using appropriate communication styles

Work effectively as part of a team

Able to contribute to effective systems to share and safeguard information

Responsibilities:

Ability to be proactive and initiate action

Ability to plan and manage own time effectively

Ability to resolve problems independently

General:

Demonstrate commitment to treating all people fairly

Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Understand and comply with children protection procedures

Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional and be an excellent administrator. In return, the school can offer:

• Working in a popular and successful school
• A range of CPD opportunities, including tailored support for those who are looking to enhance their skills
• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references

Please telephone 01279 421267 for an application form and further details, or download it from our web site, www.st-marks.essex.sch.uk.

Job start date: ASAP

Closing date: 21 February 2025

About St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School

St Mark’s is a successful, well-ordered and caring Catholic school for approximately 1000 boys and girls aged from eleven to eighteen, situated in the heart of Harlow, Essex.

We are committed to the highest level of achievement for pupils of all abilities and we recognise that there are no limits to a child’s potential. We aim to inspire all our pupils to achieve their best through "belonging, engaging and succeeding together". We believe in treating each pupil as an individual and valuing each person’s unique talents. Our curriculum has been designed to offer choice and to nurture all talents and abilities.

Our school was rated “good” by Ofsted at our inspection of February 2023 and “outstanding” in our Section 48 Inspection in November 2018.

St Mark’s prides itself on its exam results at both GCSE and A level, as well as the number of awards, achievements, and accomplishments of our pupils in so many different aspects of their learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references

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About St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1067 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mark's West Essex Catholic School website
• Email address: admin@st-marks.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01279421267
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-west-essex-catholic-school

St Mark’s is a successful, well-ordered and caring Catholic school for approximately 1000 boys and girls aged from eleven to eighteen, situated in the heart of Harlow, Essex.
We are committed to the highest level of achievement for pupils of all abilities, and we recognise that there are no limits to a child’s potential. We aim to inspire all our pupils to achieve their best through "belonging, engaging and succeeding together". We believe in treating each pupil as an individual and valuing each person’s unique talents. Our curriculum has been designed to offer choice and to nurture all talents and abilities.
Our school was rated “good” by Ofsted at our inspection of April 2023 and “outstanding” in our Section 48 Inspection in November 2018.

St Mark’s prides itself on its exam results at both GCSE and A level, as well as the number of awards, achievements and accomplishments of our pupils in so many different aspects of their learning.

Arranging a visit to St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-marks.essex.sch.uk.

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