An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT professional to join a credible managed service provider as an IT Manager, supporting and leading ICT operations across schools in South East London.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem solving, and building strong relationships with school staff while ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing IT systems that support teaching and learning.
The Role*Job Title: IT Manager
*Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (Full-time equivalent)
*Location: South East London area
*Contract: Permanent, Full-time
*Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
*Driving Licence: Essential
*Line Management: Yes
You will take full ownership of the IT infrastructure across multiple school sites – managing networks, systems, and security. The position involves a mix of proactive maintenance, strategic development, and escalated technical support.
Key Responsibilities*Manage and maintain IT infrastructure including servers, switches, firewalls, and backups.
*Monitor network performance and address system or cybersecurity issues.
*Provide 2nd and 3rd line support and resolve complex technical problems.
*Oversee the deployment and management of PCs, software, and network devices.
*Lead, mentor, and support IT Technicians.
*Assist with network and infrastructure development projects.
*Ensure smooth operation and continual improvement of IT systems.
About YouWe are seeking a technically skilled, customer-focused IT professional with excellent communication and leadership abilities. You will be confident managing infrastructure in an educational or multi-site environment and able to translate technical issues clearly for non-technical users.
Essential Skills and Experience
*Microsoft Windows Server (2016–2022), roles and services
*Office 365 deployment, migration, and administration
*Active Directory (Local and Azure), Group Policy management
*Virtualisation (Hyper-V / VMware)
*PC deployment tools such as SCCM, MDT, or WDS
*Networking configuration including VLANs and subnetting (HP/Aruba preferred)
*Backup solutions such as VEEAM, Redstor, or NAS
*Firewalls, web filtering, and wireless systems (Smoothwall, WatchGuard, Aruba)
*Familiarity with Sophos security products
Experience within the education sector is highly desirable.
Why Apply?This is a rewarding opportunity to lead IT delivery across schools, play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, and further develop your technical and leadership skills within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.