IT Manager Job Gloucester area,England UK,IT/Tech

At Barnwood Park School, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning environment where technology enhances education and supports every member of our school community.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated IT Manager to join our team. In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide technical support, maintain our IT infrastructure and help ensure that staff and pupils have access to reliable technology that supports teaching, learning and school operations.

As an IT Manager, you will provide responsive technical support, maintain school systems and help deliver a reliable IT service that enables pupils and staff to succeed. Your work will have a direct impact on the day to day experience of everyone within our school community.

About the Role

As an IT Manager at Barnwood Park, the role is to support the Regional IT Manager in the day-to-day management of all issues relating to IT services.

Core role is to provide high-quality IT support for all members of the school community helping to maintain appropriate expectations and standards. Working closely with staff, pupils and external providers where required, you will help deliver an efficient and reliable IT service that supports teaching, learning and the wider operation of the school. Role also entails the postholder to manage, mentor, and monitor the day-to-day workload and professional development of our IT support technicians.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, customer focused individual with strong technical skills who enjoys troubleshooting problems, supporting users and contributing to the continuous improvement of school technology.

Key aspects of the role include

Ensuring you have an oversight of the security, care and availability of the Schools IT infrastructure, fittings and equipment.
To share technical responsibility for the smooth running of the schools network including servers, infrastructure and software.
To maintain the Active Directory network and Google Workspace Shared Tenancy.
To ensure the security and integrity of the network through careful monitoring and planned maintenance.
To share technical responsibility in the configuration and expansion of the whole School’s network to maximise efficiency.
To ensure that network hardware/software throughout the School is secure, both physically in terms of firewalls and the use of strong passwords and 2 step verification.
To ensure that all software used in the school is legal.
To liaise with external suppliers, agencies, service providers and partners to secure appropriate support, seek advice and prepare any required response to facilitate the effective management of the network.
To ensure a high-quality provision of technology to facilitate outstanding teaching and learning of students of the Schools to take place at all times.
Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the School IT Services Team.
To meet with and report regularly to the Regional IT Manager and provide up to date information on the provision and upkeep of all IT equipment, including on-going projects and new needs as they arise.
In conjunction with the Regional IT Manager, to oversee a planned programme of refresh and replace is carried out in relation to all IT equipment, and to identify the tasks which can be carried out in house or which need to be contracted externally.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience managing IT systems within school /education settings
Experience of IT operating systems and server based technologies
Team mentor/management experience
Expert knowledge of a range of applications and systems including by not limited to: server virtualisation, cloud technologies, wired and wireless networks.
Knowledge of Google Workspace and its administration.
Knowledge of backup solutions, backup principles and Disaster Recovery solutions
Expert knowledge and experience of network security
Advanced awareness of GDPR and Data Security best practice
IT Management experience, with awareness and experience in managing budgets, tendering, procuring and securing value for money
Experience with Microsoft operating systems and applications
Ability to communicate technical language to non technical users
Ability to carry out repairs to hardware and peripherals as necessary
Strong communicator with solutions based approach to problem solving
Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training
Ability to work well under pressure
A willingness to develop self and others
Ability to confidently explain…