IT Manager
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | NJC pay scale Pt 25-30 £35,235 - £39,513 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3QU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1495839 |
Summary
If you are looking for your next role in IT, we would love to hear from you!
GLT / Barnwood Park School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic IT Manager to join our existing IT team on a full-time basis.
We are looking for someone who shares our values, with previous experience in IT, who is able to provide high quality IT support for all members of the school community and has a minimum level 3 recognised professional IT qualification (or equivalent) and experience managing a team.
As IT Manager you will support the Regional IT Manager in the day-to-day management of all issues relating to IT services. Key focus is to provide high-quality IT support for all members of the school community helping to maintain appropriate expectations and standards.
Other responsibilities will include:
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 school 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.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
To continue personal development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge.
To engage actively in the Performance Management process.
To participate in whole school professional learning programmes.
To take part in the staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
SAFEGUARDING
Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
GLT / Barnwood Park School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic IT Manager to join our existing IT team on a full-time basis.
We are looking for someone who shares our values, with previous experience in IT, who is able to provide high quality IT support for all members of the school community and has a minimum level 3 recognised professional IT qualification (or equivalent) and experience managing a team.
As IT Manager you will support the Regional IT Manager in the day-to-day management of all issues relating to IT services. Key focus is to provide high-quality IT support for all members of the school community helping to maintain appropriate expectations and standards.
Other responsibilities will include:
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 school 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.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
To continue personal development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge.
To engage actively in the Performance Management process.
To participate in whole school professional learning programmes.
To take part in the staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
SAFEGUARDING
Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.