20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • IT support

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, All Year Round

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£54,495-£62,422

Pay scale

NJC Grade 14/15, SCP 43-50

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we’re looking for

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in an IT discipline or substantial proven experience leading IT across an organisation.
  • Proven experience in managing multi-site IT infrastructure, cloud environments and hybrid systems.
  • Strong background in leading IT support teams delivering remote and onsite services.
  • Expertise in complex technical problem-solving, cybersecurity, backup solutions, and business continuity planning.
  • In-depth knowledge of GDPR, data protection, IT standards and statutory requirements.
  • Experience managing budgets, projects, staff performance and third-party suppliers.
  • Skilled in automation/scripting, disaster recovery, and producing reports and presentations.
  • Experience in delivering training and development to a range of stakeholders.
  • High levels of confidentiality, integrity and professional judgement.
  • Proactive, calm under pressure and solution driven.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable and able to contribute effectively towards policy development.
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to lead and motivate staff.

What the school offers its staff

What we Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Full induction programme
  • Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
  • Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
  • Local Government Pension (LGPS)
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
  • A strong and supportive work culture defined by teamwork

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About the Role

  • Lead the Trust’s digital technology strategy, providing expert guidance on emerging technologies, cybersecurity and compliance.
  • Oversee all IT operations including infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, cybersecurity and system resilience across multiple sites.
  • Manage and develop the IT team, ensuring high quality service-delivery, clear SLAs and effective technical support for all users.
  • Act as the Trust’s Data Protection Lead, ensuring GDPR compliance, delivering staff training and embedding strong governance practices.
  • Drive and deliver complex IT projects, upgrades and digital transformation initiatives to enhance teaching, learning and operational efficiency.
  • Manage budgets, procurement, contractors and risk assessments to ensure secure, cost-effective and future ready IT provision.
  • Maintain robust disaster recovery, business continuity and safeguarding-aligned security controls across all systems.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Propeller Academy Trust Candidate pack - Head of IT.pdf - 1.3 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Propeller Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Website
The Propeller Academy Trust website
Email address
clare.mackrell@propellertrust.org
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