Location: Waddesdon
Overview
We are a forward-thinking school seeking an experienced and innovative IT Systems and Network Manager to lead our digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and IT support services. Managing a small team (IT Technician and Reprographics Manager), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's digital strategy and ensuring our systems are secure, resilient and future-ready.
Salary Details: Bucks Pay 7:36-40 £42,264 - £46,650 per Annum (Eligibility for Bucks Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.1% employer contribution)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, year round (5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays)
Closing date: 29/06/2026
Interviews to be held: TBC
About us
Waddesdon Church of England School welcomes young people into a safe and secure community where students are encouraged to succeed according to their unique abilities. Standards and expectations are high and learning is developed through a wide range of engaging educational opportunities.
Our ethos is rooted and grounded in traditional Christian values which foster dignity and respect for all and compassion and sensitivity towards others. Self-confidence is nurtured through praise, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement. Our learning culture enables our students to fulfil their potential as responsible and productive citizens, to be keen life-long learners and to be proud to claim that they are a part of the Waddesdon tradition, the "Waddesdon Way".
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About the role
The requirements of the role include:
For more information please see Job Description.
About you
Qualifications
Prince 2 / ITIL 4 certificate (or equivalent)
Safeguarding/online safety training
Cybersecurity qualifications (e.g. NCSC Cyber Essentials)
Experience
Managing IT networks, servers, cloud platforms in an educational or similar environment
Leading IT projects from design to implementation
Managing or supervising staff
Supporting MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom etc.)
Implementing cybersecurity controls and safeguarding technologies
Experience of managing virtualised Microsoft Windows server infrastructure
Experience of configuring network switches including VLANS
Experience of supporting Apple Mac desktop computers
Management of reprographics or print services
Knowledge/skills/abilities
Strong understanding of:
• Network infrastructure
• Cybersecurity best practice
• Cloud identity management
• Back-up disaster recover and business continuity
• Web, VLE and intranet systems
• Knowledge of current ICT industry trends and able to advise on how they may benefit school service delivery
Ability to:
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Communicate effectively with non-technical staff
• Prioritise workloads and manage competing demands
• Train and support staff in IT systems
• Manage and monitor budgets
Personal Qualities:
Proactive, solution-driven and calm under pressure
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Customer-focused with a positive, professional attitude