Academy IT Lead
Armthorpe Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
3 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Grade 7 - £32,061 - £34,435
Additional allowances
NJC Grade 7 - £32,061 - £34,435
Academy IT Lead job summary
Academy IT Lead
Salary: NJC Grade 7 - £32,061 - £34,435
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start date: April 2026
About Consilium Academies
Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equity with Integrity. We work across eight schools in Salford, South Yorkshire and the North East, fostering collaboration, high-quality professional development and strong school improvement.
We believe every child deserves an excellent education and every colleague deserves the support and opportunity to thrive. Our people are central to our success, and we invest heavily in training, career development and wellbeing through our Centre for Professional Learning.
About Armthorpe Academy
Armthorpe Academy is an 11-16 school in Doncaster with a strong focus on inclusion, ambition and developing the whole child. We prepare young people not only academically, but socially, emotionally and culturally for life in modern Britain.
Our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Pride and Ambition underpin everything we do. As part of the Consilium family, this is an exciting time to join us as we continue to evolve our curriculum, pedagogy and learning environment.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Academy IT Lead to join our Trust-wide IT Services team. You will be the on-site IT lead at Armthorpe Academy, working closely with school leaders and staff while being part of a collaborative central IT team of 13 professionals.
You will take ownership of all aspects of IT provision on site, ensuring staff and students receive reliable, high-quality technical support and that systems are secure, compliant and fit for purpose.
Occasional travel to other Trust schools may be required.
Key Responsibilities
IT Operations & Support
- Lead day-to-day IT operations on site, providing proactive and reactive support
- Manage and resolve helpdesk tickets in line with SLAs
- Maintain school infrastructure, hardware, software and network systems
- Act as the on-site representative for Trust IT Services
Hardware, Software & Network
- Install, configure and maintain PCs, laptops, tablets, servers and peripherals
- Support VoIP phone systems, printers, projectors and interactive boards
- Ensure antivirus, updates and security measures are fully implemented
- Support basic network management tasks, including VLAN changes
- Maintain accurate documentation of systems, passwords and assets
Relationships & Communication
- Build strong working relationships with SLT, staff and students
- Hold regular meetings with school operational leaders
- Liaise with central IT colleagues and third-party suppliers
- Provide guidance, advice and training to staff when required
Compliance, Security & Development
- Implement Trust IT policies and cyber security practices
- Support GDPR compliance and data protection requirements
- Lead or support school-based IT projects
- Take ownership of a Trust system or process following training
- Engage in CPD and ongoing professional development
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- ICT qualifications or equivalent experience at Level 3 or above
- Strong experience supporting end-user devices and Windows-based environments
- Experience with Office 365, servers, networks and cloud technologies
- Excellent customer service, communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively
- Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach
- Driving licence (travel between academies required)
Desirable
- Experience working in an education setting
- Vendor or specialist IT certifications
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust
- Access high-quality CPD and career development opportunities
- Work in a values-led organisation focused on people and potential
- Make a real difference to staff and students every day
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact Harry Quartermaine
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
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 Armthorpe Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 684 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Armthorpe Academy website
Armthorpe Academy is a ‘truly inclusive school’ (Ofsted 2019). We have high expectations of students, both in terms of their progress and their behaviour. In particular, we expect them to invest in their own learning, and we encourage them to enjoy and make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school. They, in turn, can expect from us the highest possible quality of teaching, care and support.
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