ICT Network Manager
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b704b1a1-ed5c-4fd8-9a54-058b2fbdba63 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
“We are characterised by how we treat our people”
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
Following the career progression of the current post holder we are looking for an experienced and proactive ICT professional to further develop and implement our school’s ICT strategy and service provision, managing all aspects of ICT technical support within a PFI setting and leading a team of highly effective ICT Technicians.
Our well-resourced ICT estate has recently benefited from new on-site servers along with a refresh of switches and fibres. We use a hybrid setup that combines on-premises services with Microsoft 365 cloud services. Our student and staff devices are in good health and facilitate high quality teaching and learning opportunities. This is an exciting time to join SJT as we consider:
• how we will safely integrate AI tools to enhance learning and complement workloads
• our current MIS and its cloud-based successor
• the refresh of our telephone system
• the refresh of our wireless system
• advancement of our current cloud and hybrid services
Key duties include:
• Developing and maintaining the school’s ICT systems and networks, maintaining documentation, policies and technical standards
• Providing high-level technical support to all staff and students
• Leadership of the ICT Support team
• Leading on all ICT projects, upgrades and asset management
• Leadership of our Cyber Security strategy, risk management and incident response (Cyber Essentials - NCSC.GOV.UK)
We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong technical ICT experience
• Is Qualified to degree level, or HND/HNC level, or equivalent, in Computing or similar
• Is organised, approachable and has a positive and problem solution focused approach
Previous experience of working in a school and of staff management is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.
The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.
We welcome interested candidates to the school. To arrange a time to visit and meet with our ICT Network Manager please contact Lynsey Clayton (email – recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk or telephone 01282 682313.
Further details about the role
For an application pack please:
• download from the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or telephone 01282 682313
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 9th February 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
“We are characterised by how we treat our people”
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
Following the career progression of the current post holder we are looking for an experienced and proactive ICT professional to further develop and implement our school’s ICT strategy and service provision, managing all aspects of ICT technical support within a PFI setting and leading a team of highly effective ICT Technicians.
Our well-resourced ICT estate has recently benefited from new on-site servers along with a refresh of switches and fibres. We use a hybrid setup that combines on-premises services with Microsoft 365 cloud services. Our student and staff devices are in good health and facilitate high quality teaching and learning opportunities. This is an exciting time to join SJT as we consider:
• how we will safely integrate AI tools to enhance learning and complement workloads
• our current MIS and its cloud-based successor
• the refresh of our telephone system
• the refresh of our wireless system
• advancement of our current cloud and hybrid services
Key duties include:
• Developing and maintaining the school’s ICT systems and networks, maintaining documentation, policies and technical standards
• Providing high-level technical support to all staff and students
• Leadership of the ICT Support team
• Leading on all ICT projects, upgrades and asset management
• Leadership of our Cyber Security strategy, risk management and incident response (Cyber Essentials - NCSC.GOV.UK)
We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong technical ICT experience
• Is Qualified to degree level, or HND/HNC level, or equivalent, in Computing or similar
• Is organised, approachable and has a positive and problem solution focused approach
Previous experience of working in a school and of staff management is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.
The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.
We welcome interested candidates to the school. To arrange a time to visit and meet with our ICT Network Manager please contact Lynsey Clayton (email – recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk or telephone 01282 682313.
Further details about the role
For an application pack please:
• download from the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or telephone 01282 682313
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 9th February 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.