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IT Network Manager - Flexible

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-4534-189S
  • Posted:07/03/2023
  • Pay:KR10
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:20/03/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBA

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We are looking to appoint an IT network manager to take responsibility for managing the backend IT infrastructure for our school, as well as providing first class support to all users.

You will be required to work closely with the Leadership Team to plan an IT vision and strategy for the school, leading to efficiencies and improved outcomes for learning and teaching, ensuring our school has both the hardware and software required to be a leading example of the use of technology in education.

A strong technical background and sound knowledge of current technologies is essential to be successful in this role. You will also be responsible for an IT Technician and Reprographics Technician, providing them with the necessary support and mentorship.

This role requires outstanding planning and organisation skills. It is essential that you are adaptable, have excellent attention to detail and can cope in busy and challenging situations.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our school community. The IT network manager will be responsible for the quality and delivery of ICT and technology within the school and meet the needs of all stakeholders. A firm focus on technological innovations and customer service satisfaction is key to this role. You will hold responsibility for all IT infrastructure and managing risk, security and disaster recovery/business continuity.

Working hours and weeks can be negotiated should the successful candidate wish to work reduced hours or weeks per year. The normal working week is 37 hours but P/T working may be considered. An all year round contract is available, but term time with some additional working weeks will also be acceptable, if desired by the successful candidate.

This post will close on Monday 20th March 2023 at mid-day.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Elaine Wall (HR Manager) by email - ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff, peripatetic teachers and volunteers to share this commitment.  An online search check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates, this is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all candidates will be provided with the opportunity to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. 

Information about the school

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is a highly respected selective Voluntary Controlled Girls’ Grammar School that places students’ academic success on a par with their wellbeing, creating a unique learning community where every individual matters. Students attending the school are aged between 11-18 years and the school has a student roll of about 1,300 students (with approx. 400 pupils in our mixed Sixth Form).

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding Children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Simon Langton Girls Grammar School expects all governors, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including oversees criminal background checks, where applicable. All new governors, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Elaine Wall
  • Address:Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW
  • Telephone: (01227) 463711
  • Email: ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 458363

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.