Senior Network Technician - Roedean/Brighton - £25,301 - £28,072 - Closes 08/06/18

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Senior Network Technician

(37 hours per week, full year)

 

To be responsible for the day to day operations of the school’s infrastructure, upgrading and improving the core infrastructure, providing support across the school, working with other members of the IT team ensuring all services are running smoothly and provide, as required, assistant to other schools within the Roedean Group of Schools.

 

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of LAN/WAN and WLAN Networks and TCP/IP/VLAN and a proven record as a Network Technician or similar.

 

Salary based on Roedean NTS Points 27 – 30 (£25,301 - £28,072) per annum.

 

Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required

for all successful applicants.

 

Please download an application pack from our website (www.roedean.co.uk/Vacancies) or contact Louisa Butler via [email protected] or 01273 667657.

 

Closing date: 9am, 8 June 2018. Interviews will be held w/c 11 June 2018.

 

Job Description

 

 

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The post of Senior Network Technician

 

The Role

 

Reporting to the IT Manager at Roedean, the Senior Network Technician will be responsible for day to day operations of the school’s infrastructure, upgrading and improving the core infrastructure, providing support across the school, working with other members of the IT team ensuring all services are running smoothly and provide, as required, assistance to other schools within the Roedean Group of schools.

 

Main Duties

 

· To maintain, update and repair the school’s IT Network and Server Infrastructure

· To perform troubleshooting to system failures and identify bottlenecks to ensure long term efficiency of the network

· To implement Network technologies to improve efficiency and security

· To evaluate network and server performance and to develop improvement strategies

· To organise and schedule upgrades and maintenance around peak activity periods

· To monitor and maintain data backups, appliance data and device configurations

· To provide technical direction to co-workers and students on computer and network usage

· To assist the IT team in providing support for student’s personal laptops and mobile devices

· To assist the IT team in providing support for staff

· To support and work with other senior members of the IT Team to complete work

· To keep abreast of modern developments and product initiatives related to the main job purpose

· To provide technical assistance to support events within the school as required

· To provide advice and support across the group of schools as required

· Any other such task that may be reasonably requested

 

Person Specification

 

· Proven experience as a Network Technician or relevant position

· Outstanding diagnostics, problem-solving and analytical skills

· Appreciation of quality control

· A confident and clear communicator

· Good knowledge of LAN/WAN and WLAN Networks

· Good knowledge of TCP/IP / VLAN and other network technologies

· Hands-on experience with Wireless technologies

· Hands-on experience with common software and hardware

· Hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Server

· Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line

· Flexible

· Hardworking, committed and committed to providing a quality service

· Good time keeping

· A pleasant, courteous manner and good communication skills

· Able to work with a wide range of people and to remain calm under pressure

· Able to plan and prioritise work in consultation with the IT Manager

 

Package

 

Salary: Salary based on Roedean NTS Points 27–30(£25,301-£28,072) per annum.

 

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday –Friday (8am-4pm)

 

Holidays: 22 days per annum rising to 27 days after 5 years’ service to be taken in school holidays.

 

Other benefits include:

 

· Contributory pension scheme for administrative staff

· Remission of fees for a daughter attending the school, in line with the current policy of the School Council, subject to the usual standards and procedures for admission (currently 40%)

· Free school meals whilst on duty

· Death in Service

· ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme

 

Safeguarding

 

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.

 

If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or, if he/she is the School’s DSL, to the Head and relevant agencies. Roedean is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children. In addition to normal pre-employment checks, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and a safeguarding interview.

 

 

Appointment details and how to apply

 

Applicants must complete the application pack and return it to [email protected] or via post to Louisa Butler, Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ. Closing date: 9am, 8 June 2018. Interviews will be held week commencing 11June 2018.

 

This job description may be reviewed from time to time in light of changing circumstances and if it is necessary to amend/alter this, those concerned will be consulted.

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