IT Network Manager

The Bishop Fraser Trust

IT Network Manager

Grade G SCP 23– 27

£32,076 - £35,745

(Pay Award Pending Effective April 2024)

37 Hrs Per Week

All Year Round

Permanent

Required ASAP

Are you looking for your next challenge? After great experience and career development? Want to make a difference to children and society rather than the profits of a private firm?

Read on!

The Bishop Fraser Trust is a family of four secondary and two primary schools across Bolton and Bury in Greater Manchester.  The schools benefit from being very close together, so we all know each other well and enjoy each other’s commonalities and differences.

We are at a really exciting phase in our IT strategy.  We want to move our schools onto a central system, so that our staff can more easily, share their resources and communicate even more effectively.  In doing this, we also need to make sure the day to day operational IT running of our schools remains steady.  Our Headteachers and staff at Bishop Fraser are innovative, they are also keen to trial and explore new technologies – so you could also play a part in developing our approach to teaching and learning through technologies.

We are fortunate to have a team of great IT professionals with a diverse skill set, so in terms of your own training and development, we will have you covered!   What we are really looking for is someone who is keen to make a difference, is keen to develop and enjoy their work and to help us achieve our mission to provide ‘Life In All Its Fullness’ for all our communities.  If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to get in touch.

If successful, you would be based as directed within schools of The Bishop Fraser Trust - Bury Church of England High School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy in the first instance.  There may be occasions where you are asked to support on a project at another school site, however we can organise travel and the schools are all very close to each other.

Main Duties:

·        To develop and implement the TBFT IT strategy and service provision, managing all aspects of IT technical support in the school, including the work of IT technicians.

·        To ensure the school IT systems, infrastructure and equipment are secure, safe, effective, reliable, resilient, and robust.

·        The post-holder will play a key role in developing and maintaining IT systems to meet TBFT strategic objectives, delivering the latest industry standards of performance, quality, effectiveness, and accountability.

·        The post holder will line manage the IT Technician/s.

We are seeking an individual who:

·        Is a great team player, friendly, and professional

·        Has knowledge of operating systems, including windows operating systems, networking, hardware and software commonly used in schools

·        Enjoys working as part of a team and being able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff

·        Is confident in liaising with a variety of staff at all levels

·        Has excellent customer service skills

·        Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people

·        Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

·        Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues and students

Hours of Work:

8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Fridays.

In return we can offer:

·        A supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.

·        Consistent support from a dedicated CEO, Trustees, central trust team and Head Teachers

·        A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs

·        24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

·        Fantastic facilities

·        Access to a generous pension scheme

Application information:

For more information, or for an informal chat about the role please contact the Trust IT Manager, Dean Hamer at dhamer@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk 

To apply please complete the application form, ensuring that you show how you meet items on the person specification and explaining why you are applying for this post.  Please also include in your application why you want to work in our Trust, why you are the best candidate for this post and what you would contribute to our Trust and schools, with examples from your recent work if possible.

Please submit your completed application and covering letter to: recruitment@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk - please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 13^th May 2024

Interviews: TBC

Application Form.docx

Applicant Information Pack.pdf

Job Description and Person Specification.pdf