ICT Solutions Architect
Alder Community High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, all year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £34,434 - £39,152
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge in education? Are you currently working in a technical role and seeking to make a real difference to young people's learning? Are you passionate about leveraging technology to enhance educational outcomes? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then this role could be for you!
We are seeking a skilled and innovative ICT Solutions Architect to join our committed team at Alder Community High School. This is a key role in leading our technology infrastructure and digital strategy, ensuring our staff and students have reliable, secure, and cutting-edge systems that support outstanding teaching and learning.
Working alongside our current ICT Solutions Architect, you will oversee the school's IT systems, networks, and digital resources. You will work closely with staff, students, and external providers to deliver high-quality technical support and strategic leadership. You will be responsible for maintaining robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring effective filtering and monitoring systems, and driving forward our digital transformation to create an innovative, future-focused learning environment.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!
We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.
Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:
✅ The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
✅ High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
✅ An extensive package of CPD.
✅ A stimulating and friendly working environment.
✅ Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
✅ Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
✅ Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
✅ Breakfast provided on INSET days.
✅Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
✅ Local government pension scheme.
If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Further information about the job
This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week, all year. Holidays cannot be taken during term time.
Get in touch to arrange a visit
For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact recruitment@alderchs.uk or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.
Safeguarding is central to everything we do
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.
Applications should be completed and submitted online via the DfE Teaching Vacancies portal by 9am on Monday 9th November.
Recruitment Agencies: we are not accepting agency CVs for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are 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
overseas
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alder Community High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 912 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- c.hood@alderchs.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 368 5132
Alder Community High School is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.
Arranging a visit to Alder Community High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.hood@alderchs.uk.
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