ICT Network Manager. Term Time only plus 2 additional weeks during the school holidays to be negotiated.

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1 ICT Network Manager Term Time only plus 2 additional weeks during the school holidays to be negotiated. Salary range: Grade 9 or 10, dependent on previous experience. (Grade Grade ) Langtree School is one of the smallest secondary schools in Oxfordshire, with a current roll of 595 fantastic students who are, quite simply, a pleasure to teach. Our small size is our greatest strength as we are a community in which students are known and valued as individuals and in which they can thrive with the close support of a dedicated team of subject specialist teachers. Many parents choose Langtree for this reason, and we remain heavily oversubscribed for places. In March 2009 we were designated as an outstanding school by Ofsted, and in March 2013 we were judged to be Good with Outstanding features under the revised framework. Following feedback from a recent HMI visit, we are now seeking to be judged outstanding again in our next inspection. Perhaps the most gratifying comment in an unprecedented Ofsted report was the observation that: There is no resting on laurels here.each success is celebrated and then staff move on swiftly, planning always how to reach the next level. Langtree is indeed a dynamic environment in which to work and we are seeking an outstanding, creative teacher of English with the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to help us to move the school on still further. Langtree has specialist status in the Performing Arts, and the Creativity agenda is central to the ethos of our school. We have also been designated as a High Performing Specialist School which led to the award of Leading Edge Status in Langtree also converted to Academy Status in April of The future is very exciting for our community and this is a wonderful opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic teacher to join an ambitious and vibrant school with a very exciting future. Langtree is an outstanding school in which to teach. We enjoy the pleasure of working with some excellent young adults who have considerable desire to succeed. The school is situated in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty in rural south Oxfordshire with easy access to Oxford, Reading and London. Our 2015 GCSE results were excellent again, with 72% of students achieving 5 or more A*-C grades including English and Maths. Furthermore, the proportion of grades achieved at A* and A in 2014 placed us in the top four schools in the country. The proportion of students achieving the EBacc measure has risen in recent years to 40%. In order to gain more of a flavour of the vibrant learning community at Langtree, please visit our website at

2 Role: ICT Network Manager Accountable to: Business Manager Objectives: to support teaching and learning and the school s efficient and effective operation to provide reactive, proactive change and strategic ICT support functions to provide strategic leadership for ICT Services and line manage the technician(s) Main areas of responsibility: Desktop, Application, Server and Network Support Responsible for a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations (unified print and copy management services, AV hardware) Monitor the performance of ICT and AV hardware, software and cabling with a view to rectifying particular or recurring problems and providing reports to management, senior staff and/or suppliers Monitor the use of software and ensure all software is licensed and supported sufficiently Administer/configure monitoring platforms to ensure optimal performance and alerting capabilities Daily monitoring and maintenance of multiple servers. Check backups have completed and check for potential issues, e.g. disk space Configuration, Installation and Support Request Management Design and deliver technical training to ICT Services staff on new and existing developments Supervise the technicians within the department, assist the ICT Services Helpdesk, organise the ICT Services department s day to day duties and monitor performance Continuity, Maintenance and Security Maintain up to date documentation of all systems, services and operating environments Plan and implement system security policies, to include, host and client access, file permissions, and user accounts Maintain and update documentation of all systems, services and operating environments Understand the nature of inventory design for the purposes of security and insurance Internal Support Arrangements and External Contracts Liaise with third party suppliers in relation to fault diagnosis and rectification of ICT systems. Monitor the performance of suppliers and contractors who offer support or delivery of ICT systems to the school Design and deliver technical training to ICT Services staff on new and existing developments Maintain a good understanding of support models Strategy, Planning, Budget and People Management Evaluate, as required or requested, the performance of various items of hardware and services such as servers, switches, printing, AV and desktop software, determine their suitability for specific applications and prepare reports as required Conduct growth analysis and capacity planning, and develop capital and operating budget proposals To monitor the performance of services with a view to pursuing particular or recurring problems and providing professional reports to management, senior staff and/or suppliers To evaluate the performance of various items of services, determine their suitability for specific applications and prepare reports as required

3 Maintain a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems and services Participate actively in the annual planning process, including developing and executing individual work-plans, evaluating and providing feedback on plans as the year progresses Maintain a broad knowledge of the importance of contingency planning at different levels for elements of the School s business Maintain knowledge of different forms and regulations on tendering To undertake any reasonable tasks, as directed by the Headteacher The duties of the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character or the level of responsibility. Safeguarding - The post holder is responsible for ensuring all county child protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies. Health & Safety All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and to take reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and that of all team members for which they have general management responsibility. If you feel that this post is of interest to you, and that you would be keen to join the staff at Langtree, then we would be delighted to receive your application. Applications for this post, by application form and letter, should be sent to the Headteacher s PA, Mary Taylor Lane at mtaylorlane@langtreeschool.com on or before Thursday 26 th November An Application pack can be downloaded from the school website: Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30 th November I do hope that you are interested in this opportunity, and I look forward to receiving your application. Rick Holroyd, November 2015.

4 Person Specification Role: Network Manger The person appointed will be the one who most nearly fits this specification. Qualifications and experience: Good level of written and spoken English, appropriate to the context and audience Good level of numeracy, for example planning spending against a budget Knowledge of curriculum, including a general understanding of the requirements for ICT in the National Curriculum Suitability to work with young people* Knowledge and skills: Specialist Knowledge: RM Network Expertise in developing and maintaining Virtualisation technologies Expertise in DNS, AD, DHCP, printing Expertise in a wide range of mobile technology systems and services Expertise in storage systems (hardware & software) and Storage Area Network systems (SANs) Expertise in current best practice, products and statutory requirements Expertise in modern network infrastructure devices, such as managed switches, and current cabling standards Expertise in maintaining services to users such as networked printing and photocopying services and user services such as web access, data storage and retrieval, services and various software packages Knowledge of Wi-Fi technology systems and services Knowledge of networking Windows & Apple Mac desktop systems, software and services Desirable Specialist Knowledge: Skills in modern network infrastructure devices including routers, HP managed switches and current cabling standards Developing and maintaining IP Telephony (VOIP), Video Conferencing hardware and software Developing unified photocopying and print management services, hardware and software Knowledge of Firewalls, VLANs and QoS Understanding of scripting languages Knowledge of DNS, AD, DHCP, printing Knowledge and experience of MS Server (e.g. Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012) in a networked environment. Strategic Awareness and Planning: A good understanding of the impact of the availability and quality of ICT services and support on the achievement of the School s objectives An ability to take a long-term view and develop successful strategies for action through effective planning, review, and administration Ability to effectively and efficiently organise time and resources to complete work accurately, thoroughly, on time Aptitude to adjust work processes or methods to accommodate changes in work requirement

5 Leadership/ Delegation: An ability to provide direction and coaching to others to enable achievement of objectives An ability to assign work to others and empower them to undertake tasks whilst maintaining accountability Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people* Personal attributes and attitudes: Teamwork / communication: An ability to communicate efficiently and confidently to both staff and students An ability to communicate and exercise appropriate influence with senior stakeholders in the School, including the ability to explain technical issues in an accessible manner Problem solving: An ability to work and achieve results under pressure, communicate with patience, work calmly in a busy environment and seek information from several sources before acting An ability to analyse issues, make informed judgments, take appropriate actions and accept responsibility for results Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex operating system application performance issues Customer focus: An ability to identify and meet the needs of both internal and external customers in order to deliver a high-quality service An ability to explain technical issues in an accessible way to non-technical School members An ability to communicate effectively with School members at all levels of seniority Detailed knowledge of both general and specific ICT health and safety issues relating to work, both for self and all potential users Personal Motivation: Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly A positive and helpful attitude towards work and colleagues Willingness to perform above and beyond normal expectation when necessary Flexibility: An ability to adapt successfully to changing circumstances, identify fresh approaches and question traditional approaches and assumptions Be prepared to work unusual hours on occasions in cases of operational necessity Emotional resilience * DfES Safeguarding Children Recruitment and Selection June 2005 BYOd Bring your own device AV Anti virus DNS Domain Name System VOIP Voice over IP IP Internet Protocol QOS Quality of Service DHCP Dynamic host configuration protocol AD Active Directory VLAN Virtual local area network SAN Storage Area Network LAN Local area Network SLT Senior leadership team Scomis Hosted application service RM Research Machines SIMS Management Information Service CC4- RM Community Connect4 network