School IT Manager: Lead Secure Networks Learning

Location and Salary

Sunderland
£32,000 – £37,000

Turn IT On is seeking an enthusiastic IT Manager to manage, install, maintain and secure the curriculum and administrative ICT network for a school. The role collaborates with the Senior Management team to develop IT infrastructure and plan projects, ensuring the network is optimised for teaching and learning while maintaining security and stability.

• Managing the school’s network infrastructure and ICT-based applications.
• Monitoring and maintaining key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments, Microsoft 365, and backups.
• Providing technical advice, training and support to staff.
• Day‑to‑day management of all IT operations, ensuring requests are handled efficiently.
• Line‑managing and overseeing the work of the ICT support staff.
• Providing 2nd/3rd line support.
• Submitting a weekly service‑update email and a monthly service‑review report with SLA reporting.
• Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies.
• Training internal staff.

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

The role is a full‑year, full‑time position. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• Salary : £32,000 – £37,000 (negotiable).
• Salary‑sacrifice pension scheme.
• Wellbeing hub, electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle & ebike scheme, eye‑care voucher scheme.
• Employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform, online retail discounts scheme.

Turn IT On is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.