Network Administrator
Astrea Academy Dearne
Barnsley
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,000 - £30,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2022
Job overview
Astrea Academy Dearne are looking for an enthusiastic Network Administrator to join their team.
Purpose
The Network Administrator will oversee the efficient and effective operation of ICT infrastructure across the academy site, while providing hands-on ICT support to staff. They will be responsible for maintaining all ICT hardware and software, servers, storage management, security, disaster recovery/business continuity and providing training as required to staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining all technical aspects, configuration, operation, maintenance, and development of the academy’s ICT hardware, software and network infrastructure
- Working as part of the Astrea IT Team to plan for the future of ICT hardware, software and network infrastructure at the academy
- To work closely with the academy to promote and advance the level of ICT throughout the academy by the provision of training sessions in the use of both hardware and software for staff, to provide some classroom support for scholars by the creation of (or assisting in the creation of) training materials as appropriate; and by the provision of technical support in the use of ICT in the classroom to meet curriculum priorities and administration needs
- Responsible for the configuration, administration, and management of network systems (user accounts, ID’s, passwords, menu systems, etc) to meet school needs
- Review and backup system to protect the school against loss of data through error, abuse, malfunction, or a disaster
- Resolve ICT problems reported by staff, referring to external support organisations where necessary and keeping staff informed of progress with solutions through the use of Helpdesk systems in accordance with policies of Central IT
- Participate in project and other work for the Trust as directed by Central IT team and the line manager
- Act as a point of contact regarding all technical issues with manufactures, suppliers, ISP and external support organisations
- Ensure that ICT equipment and workstations meet the requirements of health and safety legislation and are maintained in a secure, clean and safe manner
- Maintain all necessary records and documentation including network maps and inventories and details of licences, warranties and equipment checks as necessary
- Support the administration team in the upkeep of Management Information Systems, offering guidance and assisting with data management
- Operate within the Trust-wide approach and policies and adhere to the instructions from the line manager or Central IT
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience trouble shooting and resolving switching issues
- Experience with a range of wireless technologies
- Experience managing, maintaining and implementing a range of network backup systems & software
- Experience with patching and structures cabling troubleshooting and best practices
- Network administration
- Network and server administration experience
Education & Qualifications
- GCSE English & Math’s grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Good further education in an appropriate subject
Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong project & personal skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft platforms
- Strong working knowledge of IT best practices and data protection legislation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organisation and management skills
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be friendly and have a flexible approach to work
- Be able to work on own initiative and be self-motivated
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, including modelling Astrea values and vision
- Commitment to promote and support the aims and value partners of Astrea Academy Trust
- Effective time management
This is not exhaustive.
Application closing date: 30 September 2022
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. For further details on the recruitment process, please review our Recruitment Pack. This can be found attached to each vacancy or requested by emailing recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org
Attached documents
About Astrea Academy Dearne
.jpg%3Fprofile%3Dh-320&w=1080&q=75)
.jpg%3Fprofile%3Dh-320&w=1080&q=75)
-(1).jpg%3Fprofile%3Dh-320&w=1080&q=75)
.jpg%3Fprofile%3Dh-320&w=1080&q=75)
.jpg%3Fprofile%3Dh-320&w=1080&q=75)
.jpg%3Fprofile%3Dh-320&w=1080&q=75)
- Astrea Academy Dearne
- Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham
- South Yorkshire
- S63 9EW
- United Kingdom
Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a lasting impact on our students and rapidly accelerate their progress?
Do you want to work in a school where you are free to teach, with impeccable student behaviour and unhindered by bureaucracy?
We are looking to recruit outstanding staff who share our vision and passionately believe that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs.
Astrea Academy Dearne is an 11-16 secondary academy situated in Barnsley, with around 1150 students. We are within commutable distance from Wakefield, Leeds, Doncaster and Sheffield and are a proud member of the Astrea Academy Trust family of schools. We have the highest aspiration for our students to achieve their very best and grow both as individuals and as members of their community. We are a truly comprehensive and inclusive academy. This is reflected in our approach to all areas of our work.
What we offer:
- Huge support and progression opportunities
- A knowledge rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional T&L approach built around Rosenshine and TLAC
- Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
- An excellent curriculum and resources, co-ordinated by the Astrea National Leads
- A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
- Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm/strict’ behaviour system
- Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who have your back
- Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/run/chase them at all)
- No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ instructional coaching, helping you to continuously develop
- Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities across the Astrea South Yorkshire region
- Opportunity to complete NPQs
- An unrivalled professional progression model
What we are looking for:
- Highly effective teachers with excellent subject knowledge
- Both teaching and support staff who do not make excuses for what children can achieve
- Candidates who are totally aligned with our vision and values. If you are the type of person who fits with our culture, you will love working here.
We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy, so you can fully appreciate our learning environment. Please contact Hannah.peace@astreadearne.org to arrange a visit.
Visit our website
Visit our Twitter Page
https://twitter.com/AstreaDearne
Vacancies
See all our current vacancies here.
About Astrea Academy Trust
We are a part of Astrea Academy Trust, a thriving family of 27 academies committed to inspiring our pupils beyond measure. Our aim is that every child gets a brilliant education, we will do this by pursuing aspirational standards with tenacity and drive, and by never settling for second best and not tolerating something that does not live up to our standards. We will remove performance barriers and develop a scholarly culture of behaviour and learning from students and of pedagogy and curriculum from our staff to ensure our children learn, thrive and lead successful lives.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Astrea Academy Trust
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Astrea Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all requests for flexible working as we know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive and building our culture of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Astrea’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, prohibition, qualifications, online searches, two references and enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.