Network Manager

The Governors are looking to appoint a Network Manager, who will work with wider teams within the School, providing day to day management of the School's IT systems to ensure a robust and stable platform for the delivery of teaching and learning. While this post would suit someone experienced with working in an educational setting, experience shows that this is not an essential requirement.

The School is looking to appoint someone who can successfully manage software deployments, administer school systems, and use their technical expertise to implement technological initiatives that enhance the IT experience for students, teachers, staff, and parents. They will also regularly engage with the schools’ teaching and administration teams, allowing them to benefit from your technical knowledge providing staff and students with a professional, high quality ICT experience. 

The successful candidate will be expected to primarily maintain, develop, and improve the core ICT infrastructure including the physical and wireless networks, hypervisors/servers, backups, and communication systems. The reliability of the School’s remote access infrastructure is an essential element of the role in order to provide a stable, continuous learning environment for all stakeholders.  In addition, they will investigate and advise the school’s leadership team on new technologies that will ensure the development of St Mary’s from a good to an outstanding school.

For a detailed summary of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Network Manager Job Description.

SOMEONE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE  

• Experience of IT network management  
• Experience of working in a school or similar setting  
• Effective communication and organisational skills  
• To be calm, approachable, flexible and demonstrate initiative  
• To be highly skilled and practical  
• A strong team player

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN  

• Provide strategic advice and support to the Governing Body, Headteacher, and the wider leadership team.  
• Oversee, maintain, and develop IT systems throughout the school, including remote access for students and staff.  
• Lead all operational aspects of the school IT infrastructure so that it effectively supports the educational aims of the Governing Body, the Headteacher, and the Senior Leadership Team  
• Ensure all school resources are used efficiently and effectively.  
• Is a confident team player who understands the importance of positive relationships  
• Is a selfless individual, putting the needs of students above all else.  
• Is proactive and hardworking, with the confidence to seek solutions to problems first as opposed to passing them on.  
• Is an outstanding communicator with all stakeholders.  
• Determined and patient, with the willpower to see things through.  
• Is an outstanding practitioner who leads by example, with the ability to listen and self-reflect.  
• Is highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines.  
• Is inspirational, creative, and innovative.

WHY CHOOSE US?

St Mary's Catholic High School is an 11-16, co-educational, comprehensive school based in the heart of Croydon. It has been serving the local community since its foundation in 1851. The school prides itself on its diverse and harmonious school community, where students feel safe and well cared for, with leaders who expect all pupils to achieve highly, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and speakers of other languages who are beginning to learn English. Our school is in a well-connected location, just a few minutes’ walk from East and West Croydon Stations and other local transport hubs connecting the region.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of outstanding teachers, to observe and share good practice on a regular basis. We take great pride in the opening comment our recent Ofsted inspection (Nov 2021) which stated that: 'St Mary’s Catholic High School is a deeply caring community. Its pupils and staff live up to their core values of being welcoming, serving others and working hard.'  In addition, they recognised that: 'Pupils like coming to school and enjoy learning. They feel safe here and know that staff go the extra mile to check their whereabouts and well-being.'

Our school curriculum is broad and balanced and offers students and staff the opportunity to participate in a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities. We care about staff work-life balance throughout the school and ensure that there is equality of opportunity for career progression and development. in recent years staff have progressed to senior leadership positions at the school and locally, including headship.

Please note: St Mary's welcome applications from colleagues of all faiths and none, who are supportive of the values of our Catholic School.

WHAT WE OFFER:  

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.  
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.  
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop.  
• A generous local government pension scheme.  
• Onsite parking

Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the Headteacher for more information.

For more information, please visit our school website.