ICT and Network Manager - Hargate Primary School
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Hargate Primary School is a warm and positive place, focused on developing our school and supporting parents, carers and pupils so that their journey through our school is smooth and successful.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Network and ICT Manager to join our fantastic team.
Overview
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing technical ICT support to pupils and staff at Hargate and some neighbouring Sandwell schools, leading new ICT innovations, and working with pupils to support the use of curriculum resources and achievement through ICT. A full understanding of the school’s management information system for data collection, analysis and reporting is desirable.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical ICT support to pupils and staff at Hargate and some neighbouring Sandwell schools.
* Be responsible for leading new innovations on ICT.
* Have excellent interpersonal skills.
* Work with pupils, as directed by teaching staff and Senior Leaders, to support the use of curriculum resources and achievement through ICT.
* Develop a full understanding of the school’s management information system in relation to data collection, analysis and reporting.
Key requirements
* GCSE pass/equivalent in English and Maths
* A Level or equivalent Level 3 ICT qualification
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* MCP/MCSA/MCSE/CompTIA A+ or equivalent
* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
* Good verbal, listening and communication skills to work with a wide variety of people
* Good organisational skills with the ability to take direction but also work as part of a team
* Reliable and dependable and willing to “pitch in” at all times
Details
* Location: Hargate Primary School, Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, B71 1PG
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: 37 hours per week – term-time working, plus one week; Monday – Thursday 8:15am – 4:15pm, Friday 8:15am – 3:45pm
* Salary: £31,537 - £36,363 (full-time equivalent) Term Time plus one week; Actual salary £28,262 - £32,586 (pro rata to weeks worked)
* Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025
Conditions of the post
* Term-time working, plus one week
* 37 hours per week – part-time considerations may be possible
* Safeguarding and pre-employment checks including Enhanced DBS
How to apply
To arrange an informal visit, please contact the school by emailing admin@hargate.sandwell.sch.uk with your name and contact number. Completed application forms can be sent by email to admin@hargate.sandwell.sch.uk or by post to HR, Hargate Primary School, Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, B71 1PG.
Hargate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment process will reflect this and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks. Sandwell MBC is an Equal Opportunities employer. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barred List Check. An online search will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates. Pre-employment checks including online checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
Please ensure all application forms are signed when sending via email. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted within 28 working days of the closing date. If you do not hear from us, you have been unsuccessful.
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