IT Manager

Job Summary

£33,000 - £41,000

Location:

Bath, Somerset

Turn IT On is currently seeking an IT Manager who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology. The ideal candidate should have a natural flair for technology, work within an education environment, have a strong willingness to learn, and a passion for providing exceptional service to our customers.

As the IT Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the curriculum and administrative ICT network, including the hardware and software infrastructure of the school’s ICT network. You will also collaborate with the Senior Management team to aid in the development of the school’s IT infrastructure and plan projects. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective teaching and learning while maintaining its security and stability.

• Managing the school’s network infrastructure and ICT-based applications.
• Monitoring and maintaining all key systems, including switches, virtual & physical server environments, Microsoft 365, and backups.
• Providing technical advice, training and support to staff to enable effective use of systems.
• Day‑to‑day management of all IT operations, ensuring efficient handling of all requests.
• Line‑managing ICT support staff and taking responsibility for their work.
• Providing 2nd/3rd line support.
• Providing weekly service update emails to key contacts and preparing monthly service review reports, including SLA failure reporting.
• Enforcing and monitoring policy compliance in line with school policies.
• Training internal staff on relevant IT procedures and tools.

• Strong passion for IT, with 2‑3 years of experience as an IT Manager, Network Manager or Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting.
• Exceptional understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within a school environment.
• Experience upgrading a school IT network system.
• Self‑motivation and excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive problem‑solving approach to enhancing services.

This full‑time, full‑year position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The salary range of £33,000 – £41,000 is negotiable for the right candidate. Other benefits include a salary‑sacrifice pension scheme, wellbeing hub with cycle & e‑bike scheme, eye‑care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discount scheme.

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