IT Systems and Network Manager - Waddesdon Church of England School
Location: Waddesdon
Overview
We are a forward-thinking school seeking an experienced and innovative IT Systems and Network Manager to lead our digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and IT support services. Managing a small team (IT Technician and Reprographics Manager), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's digital strategy and ensuring our systems are secure, resilient and future-ready.
Salary Details: Bucks Pay 7:36-40 £42,264 - £46,650 per Annum (Eligibility for Bucks Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.1% employer contribution)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, year round (5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays)
Closing date: 29/06/2026
Interviews to be held: TBC
About us
Waddesdon Church of England School welcomes young people into a safe and secure community where students are encouraged to succeed according to their unique abilities. Standards and expectations are high and learning is developed through a wide range of engaging educational opportunities.
Our ethos is rooted and grounded in traditional Christian values which foster dignity and respect for all and compassion and sensitivity towards others. Self-confidence is nurtured through praise, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement. Our learning culture enables our students to fulfil their potential as responsible and productive citizens, to be keen life-long learners and to be proud to claim that they are a part of the Waddesdon tradition, the "Waddesdon Way".
Website: Waddesdon Church of England School
About the role
The requirements of the role include:
- To lead manage and develop the school's IT infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity and digital strategy, ensuring robust, secure, resilient services that support high quality teaching, learning and operational efficiency.
- To design, procure, implement and maintain IT systems, including cloud services, on-premise infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity tools and end-users devices, aligned with the school's strategic priorities as a stand-alone trust.
- To provide expert technical guidance in the development of digital learning platforms, remote access systems and technology-enhanced learning solutions.
- To oversee the school's reprographics function ensuring efficient service delivery, cost control and income-generation opportunities.
For more information please see Job Description.
About you
Qualifications
Prince 2 / ITIL 4 certificate (or equivalent)
Safeguarding/online safety training
Cybersecurity qualifications (e.g. NCSC Cyber Essentials)
Experience
Managing IT networks, servers, cloud platforms in an educational or similar environment
Leading IT projects from design to implementation
Managing or supervising staff
Supporting MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom etc.)
Implementing cybersecurity controls and safeguarding technologies
Experience of managing virtualised Microsoft Windows server infrastructure
Experience of configuring network switches including VLANS
Experience of supporting Apple Mac desktop computers
Management of reprographics or print services
Knowledge/skills/abilities
Strong understanding of:
• Network infrastructure
• Cybersecurity best practice
• Cloud identity management
• Back-up disaster recover and business continuity
• Web, VLE and intranet systems
• Knowledge of current ICT industry trends and able to advise on how they may benefit school service delivery
Ability to:
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Communicate effectively with non-technical staff
• Prioritise workloads and manage competing demands
• Train and support staff in IT systems
• Manage and monitor budgets
Personal Qualities:
Proactive, solution-driven and calm under pressure
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Customer-focused with a positive, professional attitude
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01296 651 382
Email: [email protected]
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
