IT Network Manager – Interim 6 month Contract

IT Network Manager – Interim 6 month Contract

• Job type: Contract
• Closing Date: Friday 27 February 2026

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
Responsible for the management, maintenance and security of our ICT systems and infrastructure. Recommending, budgeting, and sourcing any investment into the schools ICT provision. Keeping up to date with the latest innovations in hardware, software, and AI solutions. Conducting a feasibility study of outsourcing IT services for the school including impact analysis, engaging with providers, critically evaluating, and presenting options to the Governing body.

Overall Objectives:
To contribute to the vision of ICT development including documenting IT requirements of the school, critically
evaluating the potential to outsource, impact analysis, devising best fit in terms of providers and presenting your
proposal to the Governing Body.

Ensure all IT services remain in place and are conducted effectively to:
Ensure that the integrity of the ICT infrastructure is maintained.
Ensure the smooth running of the ICT Support Service.
Support the delivery of ICT across the curriculum.
Advise staff on emerging technologies as appropriate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Management of the network infrastructure, servers, workstations, software, and cloud technologies
Providing technical support to all staff, students, and parents in a timely manner.
Maintaining relationships with 3 party ICT vendors including contract negotiation rd and SLAs.
Management of the ICT annual budget and contributing to the re-forecast process.
Identify, plan, budget and implement the replacement and improvement of ICT infrastructure, software, and
solutions.
Design and develop modern electronic administrative solutions for the school.
Guiding the school in the development of Data Protection, Cyber Security and E-Safety best practices and
adopting the role of Data Protection Officer.
Responsible for the schools AV systems such as classroom interactive panels and stage sound and lighting
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post,
each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Please see below for Job Description and Person Spec and Application Form.

Please send your completed application to secretary@stainesprep.co.uk