IT Manager
Wallington County Grammar School, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 52 weeks, 36 hours per week (Monday - Friday) There may be occasions when attendance outside of your normal working hours is necessary to fulfil this role therefore flexibility is required.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary calculated in line with NJC Grades 7/9: Pay Scale Point 25-30 (£38,058 - £42,324) per annum (Salary will be determined subject to experience and qualifications)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
Main responsibilities and duties
To support the Regional IT Manager in the day-to-day management of all issues relating to IT services. To provide high-quality IT support for all members of the school community helping to maintain appropriate expectations and standards.
Core role – to take a lead role with the maintenance and development of the school networks, supported by the Regional IT Manager:
- Ensuring you have an oversight of the security, care and availability of the Schools IT infrastructure, fittings and equipment.
- To share technical responsibility for the smooth running of the Schools network including servers, infrastructure and software.
- To maintain the Active Directory network).
- To ensure the security and integrity of the network through careful monitoring and planned maintenance.
- To share technical responsibility in the configuration and expansion of the whole School’s network to maximise efficiency.
- To ensure that network hardware/software throughout the School is secure, both physically in terms of firewalls and the use of strong passwords and 2 step verification.
- To ensure that all software used in the four Schools is legal.
- To liaise with external suppliers, agencies, service providers and partners to secure appropriate support, seek advice and prepare any required response to facilitate the effective management of the network.
- To ensure a high-quality provision of technology to facilitate outstanding teaching and learning of students of the Schools to take place at all times.
- Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the School IT Services Team.
- To meet with and report regularly to the Regional IT Manager and provide up to date information on the provision and upkeep of all IT equipment, including on-going projects and new needs as they arise. In conjunction with the Regional IT Manager, to oversee a planned programme of refresh and replace is carried out in relation to all IT equipment, and to identify the tasks which can be carried out in house or which need to be contracted externally.
- To maintain and retain accurate records of all service contracts and services provided by contractors. To advise the Regional IT Manager on matters relating to this and possible refurbishment/repair projects that may arise.
- Ensure emergency repair work is carried out in a timely manner so as not to disrupt the work of the school and the learning of students.
- To act as the lead contact for internal refresh/refurbishment projects and ensure such improvements are delivered to time, cost and quality standards with a high standard of health and safety.
Other Job Requirements
Physical Effort
Occasional lifting may be required to move equipment and resources but is not a significant factor.
Supervision /Dimension
There may be occasions when the attendance outside of your normal working hours is necessary to fulfill this role therefore flexibility is required. The post-holder should be able to work independently with minimal supervision using initiative to anticipate requirements and deal with situations as they arise. The post holder will be expected to supervise other members of the IT team.
Working Environment
Most activities will be undertaken within the school premises. Ensure a safe school environment for students, staff and visitors.
Safeguarding Children
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring check along with other relevant employment checks.
Special Notes on Conditions
There may be occasions when the attendance outside of your normal working hours is necessary to fulfill this role therefore flexibility is required.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.
What the school offers its staff
Greenshaw Learning Trust Employee Benefits
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
Car benefit scheme
● My Health discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Wallington County Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1098 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@wcgschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8647 2235
Wallington County Grammar School is one of the most successful schools in the country. Our motto is Per Ardua ad Summa, Through Difficulties to the Heights, which our exceptional students exemplify each and every day. Their success and that of our staff has been recognised by Ofsted, grading the school ‘outstanding’ in all areas, and more recently by the Secretary of State for Education who presented the school with the 2019 Evening Standard Award for School Achievement. This success is born from a strong set of values centred around compassion for one another, commitment to all we do, courage in facing life’s many challenges and creativity to succeed in a global 21st century society.
We are a highly selective school, admitting 150 young men from across London and the South East into Year 7 and admitting young women into the Sixth Form. We have a well balanced, academic curriculum centred around developing scholarship and creativity which, when combined with innovative and forward thinking pedagogy, makes Wallington County Grammar School an extremely stimulating place to work.
Arranging a visit to Wallington County Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@wcgschool.co.uk.
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