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Trust Network Manager - the Howard Academy Trust - Part-time

The Howard Academy Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F96-211-S
  • Posted:12/06/2024
  • Pay:NJC B2 points 26-35 (FTE £34,834 - £43,421)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:11/10/2024 at 23:45
  • Interviews:W.C 14/10/2024

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Due to further growth at The Howard Academy Trust, we are seeking to appoint a Trust Network Manager to join our Central Team. The Trust Network Manager will work with the Head of IT with a focus on managing and maintaining the Trusts IT infrastructure. You will need to ensure that secure, efficient and reliable operations within our schools are maintained to the agreed standard. As part of our continued investment into providing the best possible IT provision to our schools, we are seeking to appoint an Infrastructure engineer to strengthen the team.

This is a part time (22 hours per week), permanent role, paid based on the NJC payscale B2 points 26-35 (FTE £34,834 - £43,421 - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to apply their skills and knowledge in ensuring that all aspects of the Trust's IT meet the needs of our schools. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled Trust Network Manager to join our team and help safeguard our digital assets while protecting the Trust's data. A full, clean driving license is required, as travel between sites is essential.

The Howard Academy Trust is a successful Trust with all school’s being rated Good by Ofsted.  We are seeking to recruit positive, enthusiastic and inspirational staff with a commitment to our pupils’ welfare and achievement. The right candidate needs to be passionate for achieving the best for all – if this sounds like you, we would love to invite you to meet our THAT community.

We welcome you to have a conversation with our Head of IT if you are interested. Please contact us at – pstiles@thatrust.org.uk or calling 01634 265770.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves peoples lives every day you will enjoy

  • Competitive Salary package
  • LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
  • Heavily subsidised private healthcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free flu jabs
  • A welcoming work environment and teamwork

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Information about the federation

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.

The Howard Academy Trust started in Autumn 2015 and continues to grow.

We currently comprise of 4 secondary and 4 primary academies in Medway and Kent. We have future growth plans as a Multi Academy Trust with major projects taking place across the organisation. Our overarching aim and vision for our schools is “working together to create a community of successful learners”. In doing this, we will deliver an outstanding education for the children and young people who attend our academies. We endeavour to ensure that all our pupils have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and opportunities.

The Trust’s role is to oversee the leadership and vision of member schools and to develop effective and supportive partnerships between them. We have a firm belief within the Trust that every child should have access to at least a good education. We are proud that every academy inspected since joining our Trust has remained as a Good school or improved their Ofsted Rating. Both Temple Mill Primary School and Waterfront UTC joined the Trust as sponsored academies and have moved from Special Measures to a Good school on their first inspection. Our schools serve their own community, and each has a unique identity. Being part of this Multi Academy Trust has already provided member schools with practical benefits. We want communities to be proud of their local THAT school and we are determined to make it the first choice for all families.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Human Resources
  • Address:South Side Three Road,
    Chatham,
    Kent,
    ME4 4FQ
  • Telephone: 01634 265770
  • Email: hr@thatrust.org.uk

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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.