Network Manager / IT Lead
Sutton
£47,000 - £52,000 + Pension + Holidays + Excellent Benefits
Overview
Are you an experienced Network Manager or IT professional looking for the chance to take ownership of a full IT transformation?
Do you want a role where you can shape strategy, modernise infrastructure, build a team and make a genuine impact across a school environment?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established secondary school that is investing heavily into its IT provision and looking to bring more technical expertise in-house. The school has already made strong progress with staff laptops, interactive classroom technology and Microsoft-based systems, but they are now looking for the right person to take their network, cloud infrastructure and wider IT strategy to the next level.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the school's IT function, managing day‑to‑day network and helpdesk operations, supporting the move towards cloud‑based Microsoft 365 systems, and helping develop a long‑term technology roadmap. You will also play a key role in shaping the future IT team, including helping recruit and support an additional IT Technician.
The Role: leading the school's IT network and infrastructure; supporting the transition towards Microsoft 365 and cloud‑based systems; managing day‑to‑day IT operations, network issues and helpdesk support; working with senior leadership on IT strategy, budgets and future development; bringing more IT expertise in-house while working alongside external IT partners; recruiting and developing an additional IT Technician; supporting staff to use technology to enhance teaching and learning; fully on‑site role within a large secondary school environment.
Qualifications
The Person: experienced Network Manager, IT Manager, Infrastructure Engineer or similar; strong knowledge of networks, Microsoft 365, cloud systems and IT infrastructure; able to balance hands‑on technical work with strategic planning; confident supporting users and managing IT priorities across a busy organisation; school or education experience desirable but not essential; looking for a long‑term role where they can build, improve and take ownership; wants to make a real impact on staff, students and the future of IT provision in a school environment.
Benefits
£47,000 – £52,000 per annum
pension contribution
holidays
excellent benefits package
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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