Network Engineer

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm and Friday 9am to 5pm

King Edward's is one of Hampshire's leading independent day schools with a mission to operate a forward-thinking, modern IT infrastructure to support over 1,500 staff and pupils at our excellent School. We are currently seeking a Network Engineer who will support the Head of IT to effectively manage the IT Systems at King Edward VI School, Southampton and King Edward VI Preparatory School, Romsey. As a key member of the IT Support Team, the Network Engineer will provide efficient and effective technical support in a manner consistent with the School's aims and ethos.

The ideal candidate will be looking to grow their networking, cybersecurity and cloud service expertise. You will be passionate about expanding your problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and proactive in anticipating issues or situations that may impact service delivery. As a Network Engineer, with guidance from the Head of IT, you will install and configure network hardware ensuring that it meets the school's needs in terms of speed, reliability and security and provide IT support for teachers and pupils where needed. You will have a solid understanding of networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs) as well as a familiarity with networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, access points).

King Edward's offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, 31 days' annual leave rising to 36 days with service, continuous professional development, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.

The successful applicant should be a car driver as the role will involve travel between sites.

Further details and application forms are available from https://senior.kes.school/90/employment-opportunities Alternatively, contact the HR department on or email: hr@kes.hants.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 24 April 2025

Interview date: w/c 28 April 2025

The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.

King Edward's is one of Hampshire's leading independent day schools with a mission to operate a forward-thinking, modern IT infrastructure to support over 1,500 staff and pupils at our excellent School. We are currently seeking a Network Engineer who will support the Head of IT to effectively manage the IT Systems at King Edward VI School, Southampton and King Edward VI Preparatory School, Romsey. As a key member of the IT Support Team, the Network Engineer will provide efficient and effective technical support in a manner consistent with the School's aims and ethos.

King Edward's offers a range of benefits including a free lunch, free parking, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, 31 days' annual leave rising to 36 days with service, continuous professional development, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.

The successful applicant should be a car driver as the role will involve travel between sites.