We’re seeking a skilled, experienced and motived IT Helpdesk and Network Manager to join our IT team as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity for someone with extensive experience of working in a customer focused IT environment. The successful candidate will provide on-site reactive support for the staff and pupils at Shiplake College, as well as proactive work, such as maintenance of our IT and AV estate, networking and implementation of new solutions as required.
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) all year round role, starting in July/August 2026.
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and a qualification in IT or a closely related subject. Having the ability to communicate effectively with both staff and pupils will be key to positive stakeholder management. This role will suit a self-starter who is organised, is confident acting independently and is comfortable managing confidential information.
The successful candidate will report to our Director of Digital Strategy and will collaborate with an extended supplier network to ensure the IT offering at the College is kept to the highest standards. On rare occasions, evenings and weekends may be required in addition to the core hours.
Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for around 580 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent free lunches and a contributory pension scheme together with access to our gym and sporting facilities and an excellent working environment.
Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community and our values.
Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 17 June 2026
Interviews will be held the following week
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Informal pre-application discussions and visits to the College are welcome. Please contact Claire Smith on 0118 9704 848
A job/person specification and an application form can be obtained from:
Job Vacancies | Shiplake College
Day and boarding school for ages 11-18, fully co-educational from 2023
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Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is an equal opportunities employer.
