IT MANAGER

Location

Academy@worden, Westfield Drive, Leyland, PR25 1QX (625 on roll)

Tel: 01772 421021

Summary

IT Manager required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, successful and hardworking IT Manager. The successful candidate will be an outstanding team player and have outstanding technical expertise in the field of IT with the ability to work as part of a team to ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved for all the pupils at Worden. We are committed to developing and supporting our staff.

Over the last five years the school has invested heavily in the IT infrastructure to create a reliable backbone for all stakeholders to use. However, the school still has the desire to expand network provision further. The successful candidate should have the motivation to further shape and design the network as well as having an excellent working knowledge of Storage Area Networks, Cisco switches and VM Ware.

Worden is a comprehensive Converter Academy that has a proven track record of sustained improvement and growth. In January 2025 the school underwent a successful, graded inspection. Neil Johnson, OI, confirmed that Academy@Worden continues to be a good school. He also highlighted ‘The school has designed a broad and ambitious curriculum. It has thought carefully about the knowledge that pupils should learn. The curriculum is ordered sensibly to ensure that pupils have the prior knowledge to learn successfully. Teachers deliver the curriculum clearly using their secure subject knowledge. Typically, teachers use activities that ensure pupils know and remember more.

Teachers check what pupils have learned effectively through a range of strategies. Consequently, they have an accurate view of what pupils know and can do before moving on to new learning. ’
The behaviour and attitude of students at Worden is excellent and potential candidates are welcome to visit the school and see us at work.

You will have:

Excellent IT skills including working knowledge of VMware and SANs.

Excellent organisational skills

Able to lead and manage a team including an apprentice.

Able to communicate effectively, both written and orally

Able to develop and monitor school policy across your areas of responsibility.

To have knowledge and understanding of current IT developments and how these can enhance the IT provision in educational establishments.

If you are a committed professional, enjoy a challenge, and are passionate about raising standards and making a difference, you are a person we want working with us.

Worden is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will have an online search undertaken on them. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and appointment will be subject to receipt of suitable references, qualifications and identity checks.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

More Information can be found at www.academyatWorden.co.uk
Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 19/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

Grade A* - C at GCSE or O Levels/CSE in English & Maths (equivalent to A* - C GCSE)

Educated to at least GCE “A” Level standard or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Other Post 16 or Higher Education qualifications

Essential Experience

Experience as working as an IT technician/Network Manager

Experience of working with SQL database’s

Experience of maintaining different types of servers (e.g. ISA, ISS, SQL,Exchange)

Experience of maintaining servers running OS 2023 and above

Experience of using VMWare across physical servers and SANs

Experience of using and managing disk arrays and SANs

Experience of working with and maintaining wireless networks

Experience of working with Apple IOS techno

Desirable Experience

Experience in working in a school environment

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact: Headteacher – Mr Hammersley on 01772 421021

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.