Network Manager
The Co Operative Academies Trust, Manchester, M60 0AG21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
25 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- NJC SCP 27-31 (£39,483 - £43,151)
Network Manager job summary
Network Manager (Academy Cloud Engineer, Level 3)
Location: Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4LD
Reporting to: Regional IT Manager, Staffordshire
About the Role
Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for hands-on technical support and network management? We are looking for a dedicated Academy Cloud Engineer (Level 3) to take the lead in supporting and transforming our IT infrastructure at Co-op Academy Stoke.
In this pivotal senior technical role, you will bridge the gap between robust day-to-day IT support and forward-thinking network architecture. You will maintain critical systems, manage our UniFi & Meraki network infrastructure, and act as our 'Cloud Ambassador', driving our cloud-first strategy across the academy.
Beyond the tech, this role is about people. You will play a key part in ensuring our teachers, staff, and pupils enjoy seamless technology experiences every day, while providing guidance and mentorship to our junior IT team members.
At Co-op Academies Trust, we believe in working together, supporting one another, and living our Co-op 'Ways of Being': Do what matters most, Be yourself always, Show you care, and Succeed together. If you want a role where your technical expertise makes a genuine difference to young people’s education, we would love to hear from you.
Who/What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an action-oriented, innovative, and self-motivated IT specialist who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will combine strong technical judgment with a patient, supportive approach when helping staff and pupils with technology.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
Experience within an educational environment is desirable, but above all, we value high energy, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Ready to lead our network infrastructure and champion cloud technology at Co-op Academy Stoke? Apply via the link below.
Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment practices. We truly value variety and individual differences and aim to create a culture of acceptance, respect, and inclusion for everyone.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Co Operative Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Why us?
Co-op Academies Trust is a place where you are part of something bigger, through a leading education and opportunities to serve our community, we are working together to make a better world.
From ages 3-19 Co-op Academies Trust supports students in Primary, Secondary and Special schools across the North of England, giving children the skills and experiences they need to succeed, no matter where they come from.
What makes our Trust unique is that we are sponsored by the Co-op Group. That close relationship means that we benefit from all the business expertise that has seen the Co-op grow to one of the most respected, successful businesses in the country.
Everyone in the Trust honours our fundamental commitment to the Ways of Being Co-op. They are our DNA; they represent our culture and reflect the rationale behind our decision-making. No matter what we do, they are how we do it.
Our ways of being are:
Be Yourself, Always
Show You Care
Do What Matters Most
Succeed Together
In 2025, we have 38 academies as part of the Co-op family, across 4 regions.
Our Values
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:
Succeed together
Do what matters most
Be yourself, always
Show you care
So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!
We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:
Benefits include:
You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more
Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
Co-op Funeralcare benefit
Season ticket and rental deposit loans
And More!
For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk
The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.
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