Deputy Systems Manager
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2025 |
| Location: | Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dbbd2334-4f69-495e-86ab-d95037a50314 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about empowering staff and students to make the most of technology? Join our dynamic team as Deputy Systems Manager and play a key role in shaping how IT supports teaching, learning, and school life. This is a hands-on role where your proactive approach will make a real difference.
You will:
• Ensure our IT systems are reliable, secure, and ready to meet the needs of a busy school;
• Spot opportunities to improve how technology is used and deliver practical solutions;
• Provide first-line technical support to staff and students, minimising disruption to learning;
• Lead and deliver training for staff and students to build confidence in using IT effectively;
• Support system upgrades, new technologies, and strategic IT planning;
• Maintain accurate documentation, licences, and compliance with data protection;
• Collaborate across departments to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions;
• Deputise for the Systems Manager when required.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Experienced in systems administration and IT infrastructure support;
• Skilled in Windows server environments, networking, and cloud platforms;
• A proactive problem-solver with excellent organisational and communication skills;
• Patient, approachable, and committed to helping others succeed;
• Flexible, resilient, and able to work independently as well as in a team;
• Passionate about supporting the wider life of the school.
If you’re ready to share your expertise, and help our community thrive through technology, we’d love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
• Supportive work environment in a caring, forward-thinking school that thrives because of its team dynamic;
• Competitive pay and conditions, with support staff receiving the same annual % pay uplift awarded to teaching staff;
• Health care provided by Simply Health.
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates. All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.
Are you passionate about empowering staff and students to make the most of technology? Join our dynamic team as Deputy Systems Manager and play a key role in shaping how IT supports teaching, learning, and school life. This is a hands-on role where your proactive approach will make a real difference.
You will:
• Ensure our IT systems are reliable, secure, and ready to meet the needs of a busy school;
• Spot opportunities to improve how technology is used and deliver practical solutions;
• Provide first-line technical support to staff and students, minimising disruption to learning;
• Lead and deliver training for staff and students to build confidence in using IT effectively;
• Support system upgrades, new technologies, and strategic IT planning;
• Maintain accurate documentation, licences, and compliance with data protection;
• Collaborate across departments to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions;
• Deputise for the Systems Manager when required.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Experienced in systems administration and IT infrastructure support;
• Skilled in Windows server environments, networking, and cloud platforms;
• A proactive problem-solver with excellent organisational and communication skills;
• Patient, approachable, and committed to helping others succeed;
• Flexible, resilient, and able to work independently as well as in a team;
• Passionate about supporting the wider life of the school.
If you’re ready to share your expertise, and help our community thrive through technology, we’d love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
• Supportive work environment in a caring, forward-thinking school that thrives because of its team dynamic;
• Competitive pay and conditions, with support staff receiving the same annual % pay uplift awarded to teaching staff;
• Health care provided by Simply Health.
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates. All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.