29 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    TBC

  • Closing date

    22 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    2 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • IT support

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 35 hours per week term time, plus 5 days Fixed working hours: Monday to Friday 8 am – 4pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

PO1, Point 27 £35,475 (Actual Salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Trinity School is an all age (3 to 19) modern, vibrant Special School catering for the needs of students who have a wide range of learning difficulties including; moderate, severe, profound and complex. A number of our pupils also have an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Trinity School is seeking a proactive, experienced, and solution-focused ICT Manager to lead the strategic development and operational management of our IT systems. This is a key leadership role that underpins the delivery of outstanding teaching, learning, and administrative support across the school.

We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a clear vision for how technology can enhance education. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring that our IT provision is robust, secure, and forward-thinking.

What the school offers its staff

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of the school’s IT strategy and infrastructure projects.

  • Manage all aspects of the school’s network, servers, cloud services, cybersecurity, and hardware.

  • Oversee day-to-day IT support and line-manage the ICT Technician, including appraisals and development.

  • Ensure the effective running of core systems such as MIS (SIMS), FMS, and audio-visual platforms.

  • Manage IT budgets, procurement, and contracts with external vendors and service providers.

  • Deliver training and support for staff on IT systems and software use.

  • Ensure full compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.

  • Maintain and update the school website and associated digital platforms.

  • Liaise with external IT providers and represent IT matters at senior leadership meetings.

Essential Requirements

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivalent professional certification

  • Or a relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

  • Strong technical knowledge of IT networks, systems, and security

  • Experience in leading and managing IT operations and staff

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • A flexible, service-oriented approach with a commitment to supporting the school community

  • Experience with educational IT systems is highly desirable

We Offer

  • A supportive and collaborative school environment

  • Opportunities for professional development

  • A key leadership role with the ability to shape the future of digital learning at Trinity School

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact HR at: hr@trinity.bardaglea.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.

All applications should be made on the Trinity School application form available from the school website on

https://trinityschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted

Only those applicants that are shortlisted will be notified of the interviews

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches and their referees contacted prior to the interview.

An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check will be undertaken on all applicants.

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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Trinity School

School type
Special school, ages 3 to 19
School size
319 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 19
Ofsted report
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Trinity is a very large special school in Barking and Dagenham and we serve the special educational needs of over 290 disabled children and young people. We are an all-through School for pupils aged 3 to 19.

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