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IT Operations Manager

IT Operations Manager, Severn Vale School


Grade J – Points 28 - 36 (£37,938 - £45,718 per annum (pay award pending))

Permanent full time contract:  37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Holiday entitlement:  25 days plus bank holidays

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care.  The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal.   

Working as part of our Support Staff Senior Operations Team, we are seeking to recruit an outstanding IT Operations Manager.  You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure and leading our IT team. 

We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who will continue our current, strong IT provision whilst looking towards future changes. 

In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:  

  • Employee Assistance Programme  
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Mental Health First Aiders  
  • Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision  
  • In-house menopause support group  
  • Long service awards  
  • Gym membership  
  • Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests  
  • A varied programme of well-being activities and club

Please see our application pack for further details. Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us or visit the school before making an application. Please contact recruitment@severnvaleschool.com for details.  

To apply please complete and return the application form (available from the school website www.severnvaleschool.com), together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.

Closing date: Monday 5th May 2025

Interview date: Monday 12th May 2025

Start date: 5th August, or earlier

Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website.  Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable.  This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.