Assistant Systems Administrator

ROLE SUMMARY:

The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.

Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.

We are welcoming applications for an Assistant Systems Administrator to join us in November 2025. The Assistant Systems Administrator is responsible for the servers management, MS Entra & Intune, Google Workspace, security, and maintenance of the school’s IT systems. The post holder ensures the smooth operation of all digital infrastructure to support teaching, learning, and operations, while driving innovation and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection regulations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Systems Administration & Infrastructure

• Manage and maintain servers, storage, and IT services for high availability.
• Oversee cloud-based platforms Microsoft Entra – Ms365 – Intune & Google Workspace.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IT issues efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption.
• Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes are robust and regularly tested.
• Account creation and management

Security & Compliance

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity systems (Microsoft endpoint protection, intrusion detection).
• Manage user accounts, authentication, and permissions in Microsoft Entra & Intune / Google Workspace

Innovation & Development

• Introduce and manage new technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and administration.
• Ensure IT infrastructure supports blended/remote learning and digital assessment tools.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related.
• Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, Security+).
• 5–7 years of experience in IT systems.
• Expertise in MS 365 and Google Workspace.
• Expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, MS Intune and virtualization.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, networking, and cloud-based technologies.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form
Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form