Overview
Assistant Network Manager (Permanent) - Outwood Academy Hasland Hall, Newbold and City
* Hours: 14.5hrs p/wk, Thursday 8.00 - 16.00 and Friday 8.00 - 15.30. 21.5hrs can be considered.
* Contract: Year round.
* Salary banding: Grade: 9 Step: 22-25
About The School
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is an 11-16 academy based in the large, friendly, Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, near Derby and Sheffield. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2021 and as part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. As part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust we offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities and are committed to the Outwood vision of putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives. We believe we are on a journey to Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level. We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice. All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status. If you share our vision, join our family.
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About The Role
Do you have significant technical expertise and the leadership potential to help coordinate the complex ICT operations across multiple academy sites? Are you ready to step up into a management support role, ensuring the robust and efficient delivery of digital services to enhance teaching and learning? This post involves assisting the Network Manager with managing the ICT provision and coordinating the team of ICT technicians across three to four academies. Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding member of our support team, Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is the place for you. If you have any questions please contact Charlotte Fothergill HR Assistant at c.fothergill@haslandhall.outwood.com.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager supports the Network Manager by coordinating the technician team and providing third-line support across multiple academies. The role focuses on ensuring hardware and software deployment aligns with the Trust’s strategic vision. They collaborate with the core ICT team to develop an effective, resilient, and scalable LAN and design efficient support processes. Key duties involve ensuring data security, adherence to data handling policies (referring data breaches to the Network Manager), and ensuring backup and disaster recovery procedures are tested and fit for purpose. They assist with contributing to capital plans and monitoring risk assessments and staff H&S training related to ICT.
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Qualifications
Essential technical experience includes installation and management of Windows Servers, Group Policy creation, and network setup (firewalls, VLANs, routing). Experience managing virtual infrastructure and backup/disaster recovery implementation/testing is essential. Essential skills required are effective written and verbal communication, the ability to respect confidentiality, and strong planning and organisational skills, including appropriate delegation. Desirable experience includes IP telephony installation and wireless management. Candidates must be willing and able to enhance their qualifications.
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About Us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
* Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
* Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
* Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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