Vacancy: IT Systems Manager

IT Systems Manager


Full-time, 36 hours - 5 days per week, 26 days holiday (must include school closure days)
Surrey Pay Grade PS9 starting at £ 41,585

 

Note: we do not sponsor candidates living abroad and we always conduct face to face interviews.

It is strongly recommended that you visit the school before making an application.

As a large, high performing, supportive and progressive secondary school, we are seeking a specific individual to join our family here at Winston to be responsible for supporting nearly 200 staff. We, therefore, seek applicants who can demonstrate confidence, experience and understand the need for accuracy, good communication and prioritisation within their role.

As with all our middle management roles, we strongly encourage you to visit us, to discuss the role further, know our expectations and better understand how the school operates. Reporting to the Business Manager & Headteacher you would be responsible for the following:

The Key Facts:

  • This is a fulltime, office based role, there are no exceptions.
  • It is a school with finite resources, therefore, the salary is a starting point but sits within a clear structure.
  • It is a very busy role; you will have to work at pace and with accuracy.
  • Training will be provided on any unique features of the role.
  • No CVs, you must complete the application form: see website
  • Read the job description and person spec!

We offer:

  • A supportive working environment with experienced colleagues.
  • The opportunity to gain a broad experience of operational matters.
  • Training appropriate to your individual needs.
  • A team that will appreciate your experience, life skills and contribution.
  • Canteen
  • Generous company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free flu jabs
  • On-site gym
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

No remote working: as a middle leader you are required to be part of the running of our school and contributing to the whole school ethos. This role requires you to be in the office five days per week.

You must be available to interview in person at a time convenient to the school.

 

Applications must be posted or emailed to Mrs Z. Johnson-Walker the Headteacher at z.johnsonwalker@wcsc.org.uk.

Closing date: 12th June 2026

Interview date:  to be confirmed
(we reserve the right to interview promptly should a suitable candidate apply)

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended).

If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

The Winston Churchill School Child Protection Policy can be found here