ICT Technician
Neat Academy Trust, North Shields, NE29 7ST13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- N5 £29,064 - £31,022 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a colleague who has:
- Level 3 IT Support Technician Qualification.
- 5 A*-C (4+) in GCSEs (inc English and Maths) or equivalent standard of numeracy and literacy.
- Knowledge of Microsoft OS.
- Experience of supporting a variety of stakeholders in a demanding ICT environment with excellent communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence
- A working knowledge of Google Workspace for Education (Desirable)
- Familiarity with Apple education systems andiPad management (Desirable)
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
- Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
- Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
- Opportunities for flexible working.
- Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
- Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
- Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.
Further information about the job
At this exciting stage of our trust's journey, we are seeking a dedicated ICT Technician to ensure a robust infrastructure that supports innovative teaching and effective operations. This unique role involves providing essential support across the Trust 8 schools, ensuring high quality professional service delivery.
We are committed to your growth. A key part of our development strategy includes regular 1- to-1 meetings and task-based appraisal objectives to help you meet performance targets and progress in your career . You will be part of a high-performing, collaborative team where ongoing professional development is essential.
At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims tobuild and strengthen networks ofschoolsthroughout the region and help them access effective educationresearchand implement it in everyday practice.
Looking for more information? Contact Andrew Buxton, Head of IT ona.buxton@neatat.org.uk.
Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Monday 4th May 2026.
Expected Interview Date -Monday 11th May 2026
NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
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 Neat Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Neat Academy Trust website
- Email address
- a.buxton@neatat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 228 4090
Head office location
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