IT Network Engineer
Kennet School
West Berkshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary Range: £30,984 - £35,411 (negotiable for candidates with experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2023
Job overview
Hours: 37 Hours per week (full time)
Kennet School seeks an experienced and motivated IT Network Engineer to join the IT Team to proactively support and assist with planning, implementation, updating, maintaining and monitoring the Trust’s network systems and infrastructure.
Knowledge of Windows Server environments, Office 365 and Windows 10 is essential, as is the ability to analyse and resolve hardware and software faults swiftly with good communication and organisational skills.
This role is based at the Kennet School site and will involve technical support of staff and pupils as well as the installation and maintenance of hardware and software.
Kennet School is part of Kennet School Academies is a family of academies (Kennet School, Whitelands Park Primary School and Francis Baily Primary School) that benefit from collaboration, support and centralised services which enable each one to prioritise the education of the young people in our community.
To Apply: The easiest way to apply is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk.
Closing Date: Friday, 5 January 2024 (9am)
Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, in line with KCSIE 2023, a social media check will be undertaken to validate details applicants have given to support a job application.
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About Kennet School
Welcome to Kennet School’s Career Site
Excellence Through Endeavour - Build your Career with Us
Discover what makes Kennet School a unique and rewarding place to build your career. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about our vision, culture, and current vacancies.
Our Vision & Beliefs
At Kennet School, learning is at the heart of everything we do. While many schools make this claim, for us it is a defining principle that shapes our daily practice.
Kennet is a vibrant, purposeful, and supportive place to work, offering diverse opportunities across a wide range of roles. Our staff are forward-thinking, creative and passionate about their subjects.
Our motto "Excellence through Endeavour" guides not only our pupils but also our entire community.
We foster a welcoming and rewarding environment, reflected in the number of colleagues who progress into leadership roles or return to Kennet after gaining experience elsewhere. Staff at Kennet embrace Dylan Wiliam’s mantra:
“If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they aren’t good enough but because they could be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.”Our Story
Founded in 1957, Kennet School has grown into a thriving 11–18 comprehensive with over 1,800 pupils and a successful Sixth Form of around 350 pupils.
We are proud of our commitment to excellence, recognised through multiple awards and accreditations, including:
- Artsmark
- Secondary Geography Quality Mark
- Eco School
- Exceptional Schools Award
- Music Mark School
- Quality in Careers Standard
- Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark (recognising our focus on mental health and well-being)
- Shakespeare Gold School.
Professional Growth at Kennet
At Kennet, we invest heavily in staff development, well above the national average. Whether through NPQs, Leadership Apprenticeships or MA programmes, we are committed to helping every colleague reach their potential.
For new staff and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), we provide tailored programmes that include:
- Dedicated mentorship and shadowing opportunities
- Weekly mentor meetings
- At least three professional development sessions per half term
- Extensive support through our role as local cluster lead for ECT training with UCL.
Staff Benefits
- High-quality professional growth programmes and clear progression pathways
- Supportive culture with lesson observation and coaching
- Tailored career support at all levels
- State-of-the-art facilities and resources
- Staff discount at our on-site Leisure Centre
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free access to Office 365 & Adobe Creative Cloud
- Free IT training courses
- Discounted vehicle breakdown cover
- Childcare support.
But don't just take our word for it... hear from our staff in the quotes below and watch Kennet School's video.
Recruitment Process
- We usually interview within one week of the closing date
- Shortlisted candidates will receive full details in advance
- All interviews include a tour of the tour and the chance to meet key staff.
Considering Kennet?
We'd love to meet you! Even if you don't see a suitable vacancy, we welcome conversations with teachers about career opportunities.
Email: office@kennetschool.co.uk to book a visit and experience Kennet in Action.
Further Information
For current vacancies and more about Kennet School, please visit our website.
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