Assistant IT Manager - Barnet

Assistant IT Manager – Barnet – Permanent - July 2025 Start

Role: Assistant IT Manager

Salary: NJC 20-25 (£35,448 - £38,058)

Contract: Permanent

School Type: Secondary School (11–18)

Are you a tech-savvy professional with a passion for IT support and infrastructure?

Join a forward-thinking all-boys secondary school in Barnet as Assistant IT Manager, supporting the delivery of high-quality digital services for students and staff.

The Role:

• Assisting with the management of the school’s IT network and systems
• Leading on IT troubleshooting, security, and upgrades
• Supporting staff and students with IT solutions across departments

Qualifications

• IT-related degree or equivalent vocational certification (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft Fundamentals)
• Safeguarding training (desirable, or willingness to obtain)

Essential Experience

• Windows Server 2016/2019 administration, including Hyper-V virtualization
• Active Directory/Office 365 user/group management and Azure AD integration
• Network infrastructure maintenance (TCP/IP, DHCP, wireless systems)
• AV equipment support (projectors, interactive screens, digital signage)
• Educational environment experience (or transferable sector skills)

Technical Competencies

• Group Policy configuration and troubleshooting
• Helpdesk systems for task prioritization and resolution tracking
• Backup solutions (e.g., VEEAM) and disaster recovery testing
• Device management (Windows 10/11, iPads, 1:1 laptop deployments)
• MIS support (e.g., ISAMS, Firefly)

Key Responsibilities

• Onsite IT leadership: Primary contact for staff/student technical issues
• Infrastructure upgrades: Assist with WIFI rollouts and hardware refresh cycles
• Apprentice supervision: Delegate tasks and provide skills mentoring
• Asset management: Maintain inventory and WEEE-compliant disposals
• KCSIE compliance: Ensure filtering/monitoring systems protect students

Personal Attributes

• Adaptive communicator: Translate technical concepts for non-specialists
• Proactive problem-solver: Diagnose hardware/software faults efficiently
• Collaborative approach: Work with SLT on strategic IT planning
• Resilience: Manage competing priorities during peak periods (e.g., exams)

Desirable Skills

• PowerShell scripting for automation tasks
• Aruba switching/Barracuda firewall experience
• Intune/Autopilot device provisioning
• Papercut print management systems

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Assistant IT Manager, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant IT Manager candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Assistant IT Manager post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Assistant IT Manager opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Assistant IT Manager role within 48 hours. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
Assistant IT Manager