ICT Network Manager
Ref: SCH-WDT-0205Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: NJC Grade 6, SCP 19-22The Role
We are looking for a talented ICT Network Manager to join Wade Deacon High School. The successful applicant will lead on the technical provision of all aspects of ICT to ensure that effective teaching and learning can take place and school operations are successfully implemented. This includes managing a team of Network Technicians who deliver an effective and efficient service to all school stakeholders. The post will involve working collaboratively with the Trust and the Director of ICT and Operations.
We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.
Wade Deacon High School is friendly, dynamic and innovative. Our latest OFSTED report from November 2022 described us as “an Outstanding School" in all areas, praising the school for providing pupils with a ‘first-rate education’ and an ‘aspirational curriculum’, describing pupils as ‘extremely happy’ and their behaviour as ‘exemplary’.
Prospective candidates are welcome to attend our Recruitment Open Evening on Tuesday 8th October 4pm-6pm. There will be an opportunity to tour the school, meet the team and ask any questions. Please register your interest in attending by contacting Miss C Rutland by email: c.rutland@wadedeacon.co.uk or telephone: 0151 423 2721.
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
Benefits
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| A recruitment incentive of £3,000 for the successful candidate | |
Skills
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| Educated to Level 5 or equivalent in a related area |
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| An ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing |
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| Well organised, efficient and able to keep accurate records |
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| Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience of managing complex IT systems |
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| Management of teams and change projects |
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| Proven experience of working as an administrator with a significant level of responsibility |
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| Appropriate awareness of data protection and associated security and confidentiality of data management |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to relate to students and adults. |
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| Ability to listen to and understand others. |
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| Organisational Fit | |
| High motivation and professional commitment |
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| A commitment to and understanding of equality of opportunity |
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Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road,
Widnes
Widnes
WA8 7TD
Catherine Rogers
c.rogers@wadedeacon.co.uk