ICT Systems and Network Manager (Interim)

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2NH

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,862.00 - £46,142.00 Annually (FTE)

ICT Systems and Network Manager (Interim) job summary

ICT Systems and Network Manager (Interim)

Hours: 36.50 hours, all year round

Contract: Fixed Term Contractuntil 31st August 2027

Salary: NPO2 - NPO3 29: 35 (£39,862 - £46,142) FTE

Who We Are:

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is a historic yet forward-looking community, founded in 1527. For nearly 500 years, we have combined strong academic tradition with a commitment to service, character and opportunity, evolving with each generation. From our origins under Bishop John Vesey to our outstanding modern academy, we are proud of our rich heritage, vibrant community and the achievements of our pupils past and present.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking ICT Manager to lead and stabilise our ICT operations during a period of significant organisational change. As we transition to an external fully managed ICT Service, this interim role will provide essential leadership, technical expertise and continuity, ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient and fully operational.

The successful candidate will oversee the ICT Support Team, manage a complex hybrid network environment, and drive improvements in cyber security, service delivery and digital capability across the school. You will work closely with senior leaders to support strategic ICT planning, maintain critical infrastructure, and ensure that staff and students receive a high‑quality, responsive ICT service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is confident managing change, and can balance hands‑on technical work with strategic oversight.

Main Responsibilities:

• A strong technical leader with experience managing complex ICT networks
• Expertise in cyber security, incident response and safeguarding technologies
• Experience leading ICT teams and developing staff
• Ability to support organisational change, particularly during centralisation
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to outstanding service

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative school community
• Investment in ICT infrastructure and professional development
• The opportunity to shape and stabilise ICT operations during a key transition
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Onsite free parking

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, Identity, Right to Work, Prohibition Order, Section 128 check, pre-placement medical and verification of qualification checks are requirements for this post. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-vesey-s-grammar-school

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