Network Manager

Talbot Heath School is looking to recruit a highly skilled and motivated Network Manager to manage and supervise all IT services at our School. Working closely with school leaders, the successful candidate will have a key role in achieving our strategic objectives by supporting an IT infrastructure that enhances a contemporary educational environment at our prestigious independent school.

Our ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in IT, either through professional qualifications or hands-on experience. They should have a proven track record of using technology to enhance operations within a school environment, with the ability to innovate and optimise the use of technology to support teaching, learning, and administrative functions. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT specialist with diverse technical expertise, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, to join the team at Talbot Heath School, to support our existing IT provision and to drive upcoming projects such as moving resources to the Cloud, increasing Cyber Security and improving services for staff and students.

 What we offer:

●       Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. As an employee you will enjoy the benefits of working in a peaceful woodland setting, yet only a short distance from the busy town centre with free on-site parking.

●       Complimentary lunch served daily in our staff dining room with a freshly cooked daily hot meal and salad bar.

●       Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, providing access to superb facilities.

●       Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool for our staff Sunday session.

●       Complimentary use of the on-site gym facilities.

●       Discount on school fees, for your own children, subject to the school admission process and fee remission policy.

●       Complimentary after school childcare for staff’s children in Pre-pre or the Junior School.

●       Supercamps Holiday clubs offer 50% discount to Talbot Heath Staff.

●       Enhanced annual holiday allowance.

●       Occupational sick pay scheme.

●       Company stakeholder pension scheme.

This is a permanent, all year round role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, with one hour for lunch. The salary for this role is £37,342.

Further details are available within the Job Description.

Closing Date: Sunday 24th March 2024

 Interviews will be held: 5th April 2024

If you require any further information, please contact

Miss A Pittam, HR Manager Tel: 01202 761881 or email apittam@talbotheath.org

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED VIA THE TES ONLINE PORTAL

Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.