Network Manager

Overview

Network Manager (Collaborative Learning Trust)

Location: Otley, with travel to all Trust schools, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Sunday, 22nd February 2026

Interview Date: w/c 23rd February 2026

Expected Working Start Date: ASAP

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

The Collaborative Learning Trust is a multi-academy Trust based in the heart of Yorkshire. Currently the Trust comprises:1. Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, Leeds2. Bramhope Primary School, Bramhope, Leeds3. St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy, Hunslet, Leeds4. Micklefield Church of England Primary Academy, Micklefield, Leeds5. All Saints Church of England Primary School, Little Horton Green, Bradford6. Trinity All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bingley7. Ashfield Primary School, Otley, LeedsVISIONThe Collaborative Learning Trust will be recognised as a highly successful learning community that provides outstanding, sustainable, and inclusive 'nursery to 19' education for young people of all abilities. Students will leave Collaborative Learning Trust schools having enjoyed their education and developed into lifelong independent learners with the creativity, adaptability, resilience and leadership skills to contribute to, and succeed in, our 21st century society.

Job Description

NJC Grade PO2 Scale Points 29 - 32

Actual Salary £39,862.00 - £42,839.00 Per Annum (NJC 2026 Pay Award Pending)

Permanent - All Year Round

Required ASAP

We are seeking an experienced and committed Network Manager to join the Collaborative Learning Trust central team. The Network Manager will have a background working within a busy IT team; demonstrable experience in planning and implementing technical solutions, supporting of servers and desktop operating systems. The role will involve managing, developing, and supporting Trust Member infrastructures, as well as working closely with 'Director of IT', ensuring reliable delivery and continued progression of all related CLT IT Systems.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

• A good standard of education - 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Experience of working in the IT department of a mid-sized organisation
• Experience in a supervisory role and have the ability to effectively others' time
• Excellent knowledge of MS Platforms (Hyper-V, Failover Cluster Manager, M365, Intune & Entra, MS OS' (server & desktop).
• Strong time management and self-motivation skills.

Closing / Selection

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Selection Day: w/c 23rd February 2026

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Wellbeing perks, salary sacrifice schemes, great pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free parking.