Network Administrator
NSCG - Newcastle Campus
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,106.00 - £25,245.00 Per Annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 November 2018
Job overview
Reference: OCT20184116
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is financially one of the strongest of its kind in the country with very high success rates, amongst the top 10% nationally. The group is currently home to a population of over 4,600 full-time students and around 620 students on higher education programmes.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Network Administrator to join our pro-active and dynamic IT Services team. The successful candidate will be required to deliver ICT support for the 4 sites that make up the NSCG group. Ensuring that all IT hardware and software systems are maintained in functional order and that IT and telephony equipment is configured to the College Group requirements.
The post holder will also have excellent communication skills and a strong customer service focus.
You will need access to your own suitable transport to be able to visit sites across the Staffordshire region.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- The day to day operation and maintenance of the College’s computer based networks, this includes both Windows and Apple Mac operating systems.
- To perform server hardware and software upgrades, repairs and commission new physical or VMware virtual servers.
- To maintain and develop the College firewall(s) as instructed.
- To test new software packages and services packs to ensure full system compatibility and stability before deployment.
- To monitor IT and VOIP telephony systems performance and to act and report on deviations from the norm.
- To configure and maintain the various CCTV systems used across the group.
- To install and configure new equipment, including associated cabling and other peripheral works.
- To work evenings and weekends to cover special events such as open evenings and IT exams, when required. Prior notice will be given.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Has a working knowledge of modern computer software and hardware, including but not limited to VM ware, VOIP telephony (Mitel), HP Procurve/Aruba networking equipment, NAS/SAN devices and wireless network systems.
- Has experience of the Windows Server 2003/08/12 operating system, IIS and SQL, Exchange 2013 and willing to take on new server operating systems such as Windows Server 2016.
- Has excellent communication skills and a customer service focus.
- Is confident in undertaking physical repairs and modifications to IT hardware, such as servers, laptops and workstations.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
- 25 Days annual leave, rising to 30 upon 5 years’ service
How to apply
To apply for the role of Network Administrator, please go to and click on ‘Apply’ and complete an online application form.
The closing date for completed applications is 18th November 2018.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Attached documents
About NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- Knutton Lane, Newcastle under Lyme
- Staffordshire
- ST5 2GB
- United Kingdom
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in Staffordshire, serving students from the age of 16 and above. The further education college, situated in Newcastle under Lyme has approximately 3,800 full time learners on site every year, along with 2,600 part time or adult learners.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College opened in 1986 and in 2010, moved to a £60 million campus. In 2015, a £5.5 million performing arts centre opened, while an outdoor learning centre built the following year. The college works closely with LEGO Education to help support learners and teachers and has invested £60,000 in a LEGO Education Innovation Studio. Other facilities include The Gordon Banks Sports Centre, which features a 24 station gym, a media theatre, fashion studio and a hair and beauty training salon. In 2013 it was identified as good by Ofsted.
Chair of Governors
George Stonier
Values and vision
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College wants to provide all students with a challenging and inspiring learning environment where they can fulfil their potential. The college holds high standards for students to ensure that it continues to thrive as a learning provider for the community and wants to maintain it's position as the ‘College of first choice’ in North Staffordshire. The college believes that ‘every student matters’ and works to make sure that individuals feel supported and valued throughout their time at the college. A wide range of enrichment activities are on offer for students to get involved in and further their college experience, including social activities, work experience and volunteering opportunities
Ofsted
“Teachers develop learners’ employability skills well. The college has a town centre shop, which learners use to display and sell their work. For instance, foundation learners produce and price cards, decorations and other artefacts for sale.”
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