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A high school in Stockport had approached Hays seeking an experienced IT professional for a Network Manager role. The school has over 800 pupils from ages 11 -16 and over 100 staff. They are looking for someone that is strategic yet technical to join the team. The role will be on site 5 days a week, Monday–Friday.

Your new role

As the network manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• To manage the school's infrastructure, including servers, networks, security systems, helpdesk and troubleshooting services.

• Maintain and upgrade software applications.

• Oversee network administration, including setting up new staff and pupils and controlling access rights.

• Hold regular team meetings with ICT support staff, manage their performance and undertake appraisals.

• Maintain a high level of security of school networks, including firewalls, antivirus software and access control systems with back-up data

What you'll need to succeed

In order to secure this role, the ideal candidate would have :

• Over 3 years of proven experience in IT roles (Education sector experience desirable)
• Relevant IT qualifications
• Leadership experience
• Experience of using Google Workspace, school MIS systems and server administration
• Have excellent customer service skills and be personable (able to understand and empathise with non-technical users)
• Knowledge of data protection requirements and cybersecurity polices
• Be highly organised and proactive
• Have an analytical mindset and ability to collate and interpret data

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £36,000 and £40,500 dependent on experience, as well as an attractive benefits package. This benefit package will include a 28-day holiday (plus bank holidays), then an extra 2 days after 5 years' service and an attractive government pension scheme. You will also gain access to an employee scheme, which includes benefits such as cycle to work, wellbeing, gym memberships, health plans.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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