Network Administrator

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Astrea Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Network Administrator to join their team in Ernulf Academy, Cambridgeshire!

Joining a team of like-minded IT professionals, with a dedication to improvements in putting technology to its best use to serve our pupils and staff, you will play a pivotal role to support a learning community of staff, parents and children. You will enable a world of learning opportunities which will inspire and motivate children and young people in our care, as well as our academic and support staff to achieve excellence and create the successful path for their future. We want to support our teachers in delivering inclusive and innovative environment for their pupils and want you to be a part of these efforts.

As our Network Administrator, you will be:

• 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
• Working closely with the academy to promote and advance the level of ICT throughout the academy by the provision of training sessions
• Resolving ICT problems reported by staff, referring to external support organisations where necessary
• Supporting the administration team in the upkeep of Management Information Systems, offering guidance and assisting with data management

 We are looking for individuals who have: 

• Experience managing, maintaining and implementing a range of network backup systems & software 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Strong working knowledge of IT best practices and data protection legislation

About Us

Astrea Academy Trust is fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each others unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.

We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

In return, we can offer you: 

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement 
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working opportunities from your first day 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 
• Continued professional development and training opportunities 
• Free on-site parking

Interested in applying?

If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role to apply.

The closing date for all applications is 31st July 2022.

We may interview applicants sooner than the closing date if required.

All queries should be directed via email to recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org 

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. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.