IT Network Engineer
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
The post holder will be responsible for playing a crucial role in the development of the IT Systems and services of the whole School. Under the direction of the Head of IT (Strategy and Projects),to ensure secure, technically robust and high performing IT systems and services. As a network specialist, the role will be primarily focused around managing and maintaining our network infrastructure. The post holder will ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the wired and wireless network. The post holder will act as an escalation point for the IT technicians and Systems Engineer on network related issues. Close collaboration and with other members of the department will be vital to ensure issues are rectified as effectively and efficiently as possible., James Allen's Girls' School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Hobbies and Interests: Please give details of any interests, hobbies or skills that you could offer for the purposes of extra-curricular activity
- Supporting Statement: Please use this section to support your application and demonstrate your suitability for the post. Please use a maximum of 1000 words.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a graduate, with a relevant degree or technical qualifications such as CCNA or CCNP, with previous experience in delivering IT solutions in an enterprise environment and administering an enterprise Wi-Fi environment. Previous experience working in IT in an educational environment would be desirable but is not essential.
Benefits & conditions
- The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
- A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
- A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
- An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
- Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning
- A diverse benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
- Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
- Free onsite parking
- Free gym membership with discounted family rates
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free lunches, teas and coffee all year round
- Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
- School fee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest-free computer loans
- Interest-free transport season ticket loans
With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls' school in London, James Allen's Girls' School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.
Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:
- To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
- To champion social awareness and sustainability
- To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
- To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
- To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals
If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
