Overview
Balshaw's Church of England High School has been strategically led and managed with foresight, proactive planning and vision by our ICT and Resources Operations Manager for the past 9 years. The successful candidate will take over a well-run network and IT system and will be supported by an experienced IT and Network Support Technician. This role is a key position in the school, as a robust, future-proofed network infrastructure is essential for teaching and learning and for the smooth operation of the school. The role involves close work with the site management team and direct liaison with students, staff and parents. Interpersonal skills are therefore a vital requirement.
Responsibilities
* Oversee CCTV throughout the school (along with alarm and fire monitoring systems)
* Manage radio communications
* Oversee sound and lighting systems
* Monitor safeguarding software
* Support the use of ICT to develop teaching and learning
* Coordinate laptop scheme implementation (all students have a laptop)
* Troubleshooting and support at all levels
* Oversee network security and cybersecurity
* Manage Wifi, cloud-based and on-prem services
* Handle licences and ICT contracts
Reporting and Collaboration
You will be line managed by the School Business Manager who will work closely with you on SLAs and strategic planning. All staff and students at Balshaw's have laptop computers. Students participate in a laptop scheme run by a third party but are overseen in school by the ICT and Network Manager who handles day-to-day liaison with the SLA provider.
Essential Qualifications
* GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
* Relevant post-16 qualification in ICT / Computing / Network Administration (or equivalent experience at a comparable level)
* Evidence of continuing professional development in ICT / cyber security / systems management
* Relevant technical/vendor qualifications (e.g. Microsoft, Google, networking, cyber security)
* First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
Essential Experience
* Substantial experience of ICT support and systems/infrastructure management in a complex organisation
* Experience of diagnosing and resolving a wide range of technical issues across hardware, software and networks
* Experience of managing user accounts, permissions and system access securely
* Experience of managing ICT assets, licences, contracts and/or suppliers
Desirable Experience
* Experience in a school/education setting
* Experience with school MIS / safeguarding / filtering / monitoring systems
* Experience of supporting AV, sound/lighting, CCTV or communications systems
* Experience of managing user accounts, permissions and system access securely
Location
Balshaw's Church Of England High School, Church Road, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR25 3AH (924 on roll)
Tel: 01772 421009
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