[260506] IT Services Cluster Lead
The Springfields Academy, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
July 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,669.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Devon Grade F Pt 22 - 25
[260506] IT Services Cluster Lead job summary
Job Title: IT Cluster Lead
Location: School-based within a region, with regular travel
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, All Year Round
FTE Salary Range: £33,699 - £36,363
Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
Leading IT service delivery across a cluster of schools
Line managing and developing IT technicians
Acting as the primary IT contact for academy leadership
Providing second line technical support and escalation
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, security and GDPR
Supporting projects such as upgrades, rollouts and migrations
Promoting best practice, consistency and customer service
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a candidate who:
Has strong experience in IT support and service delivery
Is confident leading and supporting technical staff
Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Is organised, proactive and solution focused
Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel
Is motivated to work within education and support school communities
Experience within education or similar service driven environments is desirable.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 20 academies in Cornwall, Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is 31st May 2026.
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for the 16th June 2026.
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Springfields Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 241 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Springfields Academy website
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Wiltshire and Swindon