Assistant Network Manager

We are an 11-16 academy based in the market town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, on the eastern edge of the Erewash Valley which separates Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. We became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022 and are yet to be inspected by Ofsted.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.

As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.

Outwood Academy Kirkby has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Network Manager, managing and developing a team of ICT technicians to provide support across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will join a growing and dynamic team of technicians and other ICT professionals supporting the delivery of world-class ICT solutions.

You will have responsibility for working across two or more academies within Outwood Grange Academies Trust, providing a technical lead and assisting the Network Manager ensuring the effective, efficient support and deployment of ICT-related equipment and resources and to provide a robust and efficient service.

As an Assistant Network Manager you will be leading, managing and developing the teams of ICT technicians working within the academies you are deployed to work across. You will need to ensure that ICT services and equipment are deployed in line with the Trust’s policies and vision for ICT.

The successful candidate must have experience of installation and management of Windows Servers, Group Policy creation and management (including loopback) and also be able to demonstrate they have experience in network setup and management of firewalls, VLANs, routing and link aggregation.

You will be required to work across and support in Outwood Academy Kirkby, Outwood Academy Portland, Outwood Post 16 Centre Worksop and Outwood Academy Valley.

You must have Grade C or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. A degree or other relevant qualification would be desirable.

To view the full job description please click here.

To view the person specification, which you should use when completing your application, please click here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Dan Brownley, Network Manager at d.brownley@valley.outwood.com.

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 4 November 2024.

Interview date: 7 November 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.