Overview

South London (with travel across Trust sites) • Full time

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on IT Infrastructure Manager to lead the development and delivery of robust, secure, and scalable IT systems across the Wandle Learning Trust. This is a pivotal role supporting ten schools initially, with scope to expand to up to 20 schools as the Trust grows. You’ll unify infrastructure across sites, drive innovation, and ensure operational excellence in line with audit and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading infrastructure centralisation and integration across Trust sites
• Managing servers, storage, networks, and virtual environments
• Overseeing cybersecurity, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
• Administering user accounts, permissions, and access control
• Providing technical support and training to staff
• Managing vendor relationships and procurement
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding standards

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ advanced experience in IT architecture and security
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and MIS platforms
• Experience with virtualization (Hyper-V), networking (VLANs, WAN), and endpoint protection
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• A proactive, service-focused mindset with the ability to lead and innovate

About Wandle Learning Trust

Wandle Learning Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London, currently comprising two secondary schools and eight primary schools. The Trust also runs the Wandle Learning Partnership, which oversees our English, Maths and Teaching DfE Hubs, as well as our sector-leading phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised.

How to apply

For further information and to apply please visit our website: wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us

Closing Date: 19th September 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.

CVs are not accepted.