Infrastructure Engineer

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, Chatham, ME4 6NR

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September / October

• Closing date

  6 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Support Staff Pay Group 5 - £33,899 - £40,190

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivatedInfrastructure Engineerto join Thinking Technology, the centralised IT service supporting all academies within The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This is a key role within our Infrastructure team, providing advanced troubleshooting, configuration, and operational support across our Trust-wide IT environment.

Working closely with colleagues across both the Service Delivery and Infrastructure teams, you will play a critical part in ensuring our IT systems are secure, reliable and effective, supporting the core business of teaching & learning.

You will be primarily based at the Trust’s Medway office located off Park Crescent, Chatham, ME4 6NR, on occasions there will be a need to be flexible to travel to any TSAT academy when required. You will report directly to the Infrastructure Engineering Manager.

This is an office based role at our central offices in Medway, Kent

37 hours per week, standard shift: 08:00 - 16:00 (finish 15:30 on a Friday) subject to operational need.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description - Technology - IT Infrastructure Engineer.pdf - 1.38 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thinking-schools-academy-trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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