IT Systems Administrator

The Opportunity

IT Systems Administrator

Full Time

To start ASAP

The IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for the Trust's IT systems on a day to day basis, ensuring that they are secure, reliable and that appropriate service levels are maintained. The successful candidate will be accountable for continuously reviewing the school’s systems and recommending suitable development and / or project work to the IT Systems Manager and Director of IT.

They must assist in developing the technical road-map that aligns to the school’s strategy for IT. The candidate will also have the technical skills and expertise to deliver a range of development work in-house and be able to seek and manage support from subject specialists, as required.

Throughout the week they will provide third line support as a point of technical escalation for the service department, via the Service Manager or Administrator. The successful candidate will be willing to provide both first and second-line support as required. 

They will also lead in scoping systems requirements and delivering development work. The successful candidate will collaboratively work with the IT Systems Manager, IT Service Manager and IT Service Administrator.

Hampton is one of the country’s foremost independent schools and equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting systems and services in a technical capacity, reporting to management and will have worked for a minimum of five years within similar roles. 

This is a permanent full time position, Monday to Friday.  Being a school, ideally the role would be based on site, however consideration will be given to hybrid working if required.

Hampton has its own generous salary scale and benefits package. The salary will be commensurate with skills and years’ experience and confirmed at time of appointment. 

The School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so we encourage applications as soon as possible. 

Hampton is one of the country’s foremost independent schools and is rated 'exceptional' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for pupils’ achievements and learning. Inspectors also praised the School for fostering a culture “in which the individual matters and everyone’s contribution is valued.” Equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.

Further details of the post can be found in the attached job description and by visiting the Hampton School website.

Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. Hampton School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Hampton School is a Registered Charity No 1120005. Company No 06264434.