Lead Network Technician
Sevenoaks School
SEVENOAKS
- Expired
- Salary:
- Please see job description
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2022
Job overview
Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint a Lead Network Technician (Full-time, all year round).
Reporting to the Head of IT Services, the Lead Network Technician will be responsible for the school’s network and wireless infrastructure.
Some of the Main Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Maintain existing network and infrastructure systems including: Network switches, cabling, leased line internet, firewall, wireless network and other systems to provide uninterrupted network service.
- Servers and storage, supporting a range of database and other school systems, with full backup and recovery.
- Support enterprise server environment (Windows 2008 and 2016).
- Client devices: predominantly Dell PCs, iPads and other emerging technologies.
- Ensuring that the networks are protected from malware and viruses, identifying areas that might be under threat and areas where security can be improved, keeping up to date on ever-changing cyber-threats.
- Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software and other network and system problems to restore service as quickly as possible.
- Creating accurate network diagrams and documentation for design, planning and support of network systems.
- Working with the Head of IT Services and other team members to research, plan and oversee the development and smooth implementation of new networking systems.
- Set up and maintain users’ accounts through Active Directory and Group Policies.
- Helping staff and students set up and maintain WiFi connection of personal devices.
- Maintaining the school’s phone system and work closely with the phone service provider to keep the lines active.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in:
- HP switches, network topologies, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
- Firewalls (Watchguard), web filtering.
- Wireless network (Aruba).
- Fortinet/Bradford Network Sentry.
- Mitel phone system.
Desirable knowledge and experience includes:
- Windows Server 2008/2016 including Active Directory, Group Policy management.
- Office 365.
- Windows 10.
- Apple Mac and iPad (OSX and iOS).
- Virtualisation: VMware, Hyper-V Storage.
- HP Server hardware and tape backup library.
- Dell PCs and iMacs, Toshiba laptops and iOS devices.
Please see Job Description for full details.
The closing date for applications is 30/01/2022 at 23:59. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.
At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Sevenoaks School is a Covid-19 secure environment. Interviews will be held in person in line with social distancing requirements.
Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role. Registered Charity No. 1101358.
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About Sevenoaks School
Founded in 1432, Sevenoaks enjoys a global reputation as a centre of academic excellence and a flagship school for the International Baccalaureate. A co-educational day and boarding school, it offers a stimulating, intellectually demanding and balanced education for over 1200 students from ages 11 to 18.
Sevenoaks is one of the world’s leading IB schools, having taught the International Baccalaureate for over 40 years. For nearly 20 years, all Sixth Form students have taken the full IB Diploma with consistently outstanding academic results which are testament to the school’s experience and commitment to the programme.
In 2023, the average Diploma score was 39.0 points, about eight points above the world average. The Higher Education department supported applications of 246 students to universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong with an outstanding 93 per cent progressing to their firm choice university. The majority attend Oxbridge, London universities, or other Russell Group universities such as Bristol or Durham. We also support about 20 per cent of our students in applying to international universities with increasing numbers going to North America, specifically Ivy League and top universities in the United States.
The school is situated in the Kent market town of Sevenoaks and has a prime position at the top of the high street. The 100-acre site, which includes several listed buildings and attractive gardens, is beautifully landscaped and adjoins the medieval deer park of Knole. London is only a 30-minute train ride away. Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes by car, and there are good transport links to other London airports and the Channel Tunnel.
Sevenoaks students have access to a fantastic range of facilities on campus for co-curricular pursuits, including sport, music, drama and art, at least 70 clubs and societies, a wide range of study trips and exchanges, and a well-established community service programme. Recent developments on campus include a superb sports centre, and a state-of-the-art performing arts centre, and a world-class Science and Technology Centre and a Global Study Centre for the Sixth Form. An additional boarding house for boys, a contemporary building with light, modern facilities, opened in 2019, and a new girls’ boarding house is expected to open in 2024.
With seven distinctive and comfortable boarding houses, our boarding community is fun, friendly, and busy. Boarding provides an excellent transition from home to independence and maturity; the Sixth Form boarding houses enable boys and girls to enjoy the benefits of boarding at an important stage in their school careers, and to prepare for life at university.
Accolades
In 2018 Sevenoaks School was, for the second time in 10 years, awarded The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year. In the same year, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) awarded Sevenoaks School the highest grade – ‘Excellent’ – in both categories which formed the basis of the inspection: ‘Pupils’ Achievement’ and ‘Pupils’ Personal Development’.
Teaching at Sevenoaks:
Teaching here is immensely rewarding: we work in high-performing teams towards a shared endeavour. Everyone appointed to teach at Sevenoaks School is expected to engage actively in all aspects of our broad and well-rounded education.
We want all our pupils to enjoy their subjects, to be inspired by their teachers and to become independent, lifelong learners. Teachers are enthusiastic and well-qualified graduates. We have an exceptionally lively, talented and committed staff body. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and newly-qualified teachers, but can also provide training including PGCE for those joining the profession at whatever stage. All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. Sevenoaks is committed to supporting its staff with training and professional development tailored to staff needs and interests.
All teachers are involved in proactive pastoral care. All teachers participate in the co-curriculum and, as our outreach activities expand, contribute to our work with local pupils and schools. Teachers at Sevenoaks are innovative and forward-thinking many are involved in the Institutes of Teaching and Learning, Higher Education and Professional Insight, and Service and Partnerships, shaping further development and initiatives for students and staff alike.
What people say about us:
‘Tough for any university not to be an anti-climax after Sevenoaks.’ Good Schools Guide.
The International Baccalaureate
All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. No previous experience of teaching the International Baccalaureate, which we have taught since 1978, is necessary; gaining experience of teaching the IB, an internationally recognised qualification which we believe offers outstanding preparation for university and beyond, is stimulating and undoubtedly a valuable career asset. Information about the IB can be found on the website www.ibo.org.
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