Ict network manager

St Patricks RC High School are seeking an ICT Network Manager to join our wonderful team The Role: · Manage the School’s network infrastructure, servers and workstations · Oversee the technical operation of the School’s Information Management System (SIMS) software and Financial Management Systems (FMS), advising as appropriate · Responsible for regular maintenance programme and resolving failures in hardware and software and ensuring appropriate ‘housekeeping’ tasks are implemented · Ensure that the network is operational developing network solutions throughout the School, to meet curriculum and administrative needs · Ensure that daily back-up and appropriate back-up protocols are implemented and that a disaster recovery plan is in place · Maintain a comprehensive database of all support requests · Advise teaching staff on the likely compatibility of new software / hardware; install software / hardware as requested by staff and maintain a record of all installations carried out · Assist in the development of School Policies and procedures for the safe and appropriate use of ICT · Produce audits and reports on ICT use and costs, demonstrate best value in provision of products and services · Ensure all licences are in place as appropriate and to instil a respect for copyright issues within the School · Implement and monitor the School’s practices for data protection, internet use, email, security and ICT resource management · Train staff on the wide range of applications used in School · Set up security parameters and ensure virus checks are implemented · Be responsible for the management of the School’s website and ensure compliance · Design and implement changes to School’s ICT software and hardware and liaise with consultants on the specifications of new software / hardware and upgrades as appropriate · Manage existing technical support agreements and service level agreements with outside agencies as necessary, in conjunction with the School’s Finance Department · Manage the School’s ICT inventory of hardware and software · Manage the ICT maintenance budget and to arrange related purchases, this includes contact with suppliers, negotiating to ensure value for money, ordering equipment together with checking and storing equipment / software as appropriate · Manage the ICT Technician, including training and appraisal · Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person Salary: Grade 3A - £32,597 to £35,412 Powered by JazzHR