Deputy IT Manager Job Belfast area,Northern Ireland UK,IT/Tech

New Hall School is seeking to appoint a Deputy IT Manager for the leadership and operational support of the School’s IT services. This role is central to the School’s effective and secure use of technology, supporting teaching, learning, and administrative functions across the School.

The Deputy IT Manager role serves as a key support to the IT Manager, deputising when required and assisting in leading and coordinating the work of the IT Team to ensure the effective, efficient and safe operation of technology across the School. This role would suit an ambitious individual seeking career development and aspiring to progress to an IT Manager position in the future.

The successful candidate will bring a strong IT background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships within the school community.

Key responsibilities:

to support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the School and its strategic aims
to support the day-to-day management of IT operations to ensure reliable and efficient services
to support the administration of servers, backup systems, and network infrastructure
to monitor system performance and resolve technical and infrastructure issues
to maintain the school’s asset inventory, including hardware, software, and licences
to support the enforcement of IT security policies and ensure compliance with data protection legislation
to assist with cybersecurity activities, risk management, and compliance objectives
to maintain accurate system documentation and support Subject Access Request processes
to act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and support the technical support team
to liaise with staff to understand IT requirements and provide advice, guidance, and training
to support the planning, delivery, and prioritisation of IT projects, including cloud migration and new technologies
to support the IT Manager in leading, developing, and deputising for the IT team, including staff development and policy implementation

The successful candidate will be expected:

to demonstrate a commitment to supporting the values and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school, building positive relationships across the School community
to hold a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in an IT-related discipline, with relevant professional certifications
to have experience in a senior IT role, with responsibility for IT projects, technical change, and continuous improvement
to have strong knowledge of Windows desktop and server environments, cloud services (Microsoft 365/Google Workspace), and IT security principles
to possess excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver effective technical solutions
to have experience implementing or managing innovative technologies, including AI tools, data analytics, or digital transformation projects
to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
to have experience within a school or educational environment, including knowledge of educational MIS platforms (e.g. iSAMS), although this is desirable rather than essential
to be able to manage competing priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively as part of a small team

What New Hall offers:

35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Excellent benefits & CPD
Lunch without charge in term time
Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports:
London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this…