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ICT Network Manager Grade 7, SCP 27 – 32 (£33,820 to £38,296) Full time (36 hrs 40 mins per week), full year Permanent, to start ASAP The Brian Clarke CE Academy is looking to appoint an experienced ICT professional to lead ICT functions in our new 11-16 Church of England comprehensive school. A post at a new school is an opportunity for a Network Manager to develop the systems and procedures for IT among a founding body of committed staff that are growing a school from Year 7 up; the Network Manager will support the development of the new school’s ethos and embedding that in IT functions of the school and having the benefit of a brand-new building with all new facilities and supported by a local, successful and experienced trust. The purpose of this role is to: · Support the transfer of the school from its current temporary site to the brand-new, purpose-built school, due for completion in April 2023. · Lead a school and trust-based team of technicians in delivering operational support and projects. · Play a key role in ensuring trust-wide network security and connectivity, meeting the need of curriculum and trust / school priorities. We are looking for someone who is: · Qualified and/or has significant professional experience and strong technical background with experience of designing, configuring and managing networks. · An excellent team manager and people person. · Positive, open and has a friendly attitude to customer service, improvement and delivery. We are continuing to recruit to our team of exceptional staff to achieve our vision and work together to create a genuinely outstanding school. As Network Manager you will shape the Brian Clarke IT function which will directly impact on the experience for our young people. Working for The Brian Clarke CE Academy means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people and offers a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools. Alongside The Brian Clarke Academy, the Trust is made up of The Blue Coat School, Oldham, recently judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted, St Anne’s Academy in Middleton, and two primary schools - East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub; both of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/. This position will be based at The Brian Clarke Academy but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. We offer: · Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust · LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension · Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service · Central Oldham location close to good transport networks The Cranmer Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information please refer to: The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust. The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the job details’ documents section. The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role. For further information and to apply please visit the Cranmer Education Trust careers site. Please note CVs are not accepted Closing date for applications: 9 am on Monday 27th February 2023 Interviews: Friday 3rd March 2023 Start Date: As soon as possible **APPROVED** Statement re Employing Ex-Offenders.pdf ICT Network Manager JD and PS.pdf IT Network Manager Advert February 2023.pdf