IT Network Manager

About The Role

Job Title: IT Network Manager

Reports to: Director of IT

Contract: Full time (37 Hours per week), Permanent

Salary: Sixth Form College Support Pay Scale points 30 to 34, currently £44,354 to £48,706 per annum.

Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you a proactive and highly skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the IT infrastructure of an ambitious educational Trust? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

As an IT Network Manager, you will be at the heart of our IT operations, ensuring the smooth running of our network and digital services at Rochdale Sixth Form College. You will be responsible for managing IT systems, implementing security measures, and supporting staff and students with their technology needs. Your expertise will help drive innovation and efficiency across the Trust’s schools and colleges.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Trust’s IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud-based services.
• Lead on cybersecurity measures, ensuring systems are secure and compliant with data protection regulations.
• Support the implementation of new technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative functions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide expert advice to staff and students.
• Oversee IT support services, ensuring a high standard of customer service and quick resolution of IT-related queries.
• Manage IT procurement and asset management, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable IT investments.
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated IT professional to make a real impact in a forward-thinking, supportive environment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your IT career and play a key role in a growing educational Trust, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Trust

Formed in 2017 from Rochdale Sixth Form College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, Altus Education Partnership is committed to enhancing education in the Rochdale borough. The Trust currently comprises four academies:

• Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC) opened in 2010 to address the significant underachievement in A Level performance in the borough. Since then, it has raised achievement in the area dramatically and is recognised nationally as a centre of excellence. The college is Ofsted Outstanding, Sixth Form College of the Year 2021, and regularly one of the highest performing colleges in the country according to the DfE’s performance tables and national achievement rate tables.
• Edgar Wood Academy is a secondary school opened in a new build in 2021 under Wave 13 of the free schools’ programme. The school has already established a strong reputation in the local community and is significantly over-subscribed for 2023-24.
• Kingsway Park High School is an Ofsted rated Good school with a strong track record of providing its students with an excellent education. The school will soon benefit from a new teaching block opening at the end of 2023.
• Bamford Academy is an Ofsted rated Good school providing a caring and nurturing environment for all of its pupils; it is a popular first choice for many parents and young people in the local community.
  
  

We are delighted that Caldershaw Academy will join Altus Education Partnership on 1st July 2025.

What We Have To Offer

• Salary & Progression: A competitive starting salary with opportunities for progression.
• Working Environment: Located at our Esplanade Office in the heart of Rochdale, near the Riverside Retail development, with free parking available.
• Leave Entitlement: A generous holiday allowance of 27 days per annum plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with 5 years continuous service.
• Supportive Teams: Work across friendly and collaborative teams, with opportunities to develop new skills.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering a range of training opportunities.
• Travel & Accessibility: Easily accessible via metro link, bus, and train, with free parking for those with their own transport.
  
  

How To Apply

To apply, please complete the Altus Education Partnership application form and email it to recruitment@altusep.com.

For more information, visit www.altusep.com or contact recruitment@altusep.com.

Application Deadline: Thursday 6th March 2025, by 12.00 midday

Interviews: Expected to take place week commencing 10th March 2025

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities for all.