IT Manager

Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint a talented individual to join our IT Team. The post is 37 hours per week, term time only + 5 days, permanent. Purpose To manage Academies networks and provide support to academies for all ICT activities. Key Areas 1. Network Installation 2. Technical ICT Support 3. Administration 4. Health and Safety 5. General Duties and Responsibilities 1. Network Installation: 1.1 To specify, procure, install and support networks including the cabling system, server, operating system safeguard filtering & monitoring, firewalls, routers & switches, and telecom systems. 1.2 To specify, procure, install and support PC’s, printers and miscellaneous peripherals. 1.3 To install, configure and upgrade application software in the curriculum areas and networks. 1.4 To specify, procure and fit security devices. 1.5 To restore and transfer user data. 2. Technical ICT Support: 2.1 Set up workstations as required ensuring that systems are switched on, ready for use and operating correctly. 2.2 Assist in providing first response support for application software and hardware problem solving. 2.3 Provide assistance to teachers, students and other members of staff in the use of computer equipment, software and procedures. 2.4 Install new software, hardware upgrades and replacement components as required. 2.5 Provide maintenance and cleaning support for computer equipment, networks and connections marked for security purposes. 2.6 Carry out maintenance on servers and workstations, restoring data as necessary and operating specified back up procedures. 2.7 Administer access security through operating user ID, password and access rights systems and updating security software. 2.8 Application of GDPR regulations and ensure IT systems are compliant. 2.9 Keep up to date with technical developments and make recommendations to the Headteacher/IT Coordinator. 3. Administration 3.1 To operate an efficient system for the storage and distribution of hardware and software and associated documentation (including loans and bookings). 3.2 Manage licensing for IT systems through the relevant portals 3.3 To maintain an inventory and cataloguing system for new, existing and obsolete stock. 3.4 To organise, repair and replacement of ICT and/or multi-media equipment including liaison with external suppliers. 3.5 Make petty cash purchases and/or requisitions for stock in line with the schools financial and authorisation procedures. 3.6 Receive and check deliveries and associated invoices and pass these for payment. 3.7 Ensure software is kept up to date in line with 3rd party end of life dates 4. Health and Safety 4.1 To carry out routine Health and Safety checks on ICT and/or multi-media equipment reporting any problems to relevant senior manager. 5. General 5.1 As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Trust/LA’s responsibil