EXPIRED

IT Manager

Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust, Huddersfield, HD8 9DZ

This job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,624.00 - £29,518.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only + 5 days

IT Manager job summary

Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint a talented individual to join our IT Team.

The post is 37 hours per week, term time only + 5 days, permanent.

Purpose

To manage Academies networks and provide support to academies for all ICT activities.

Key Areas

1. Network Installation

2. Technical ICT Support

3. Administration

4. Health and Safety

5. General

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Network Installation:

1.1 To specify, procure, install and support networks including the cabling system, server, operating system safeguard filtering & monitoring, firewalls, routers & switches, and telecom systems.

1.2 To specify, procure, install and support PC’s, printers and miscellaneous peripherals.

1.3 To install, configure and upgrade application software in the curriculum areas and networks.

1.4 To specify, procure and fit security devices.

1.5 To restore and transfer user data.

2. Technical ICT Support:

2.1 Set up workstations as required ensuring that systems are switched on, ready for use and operating correctly.

2.2 Assist in providing first response support for application software and hardware problem solving.

2.3 Provide assistance to teachers, students and other members of staff in the use of computer equipment, software and procedures.

2.4 Install new software, hardware upgrades and replacement components as required.

2.5 Provide maintenance and cleaning support for computer equipment, networks and connections marked for security purposes.

2.6 Carry out maintenance on servers and workstations, restoring data as necessary and operating specified back up procedures.

2.7 Administer access security through operating user ID, password and access rights systems and updating security software.

2.8 Application of GDPR regulations and ensure IT systems are compliant.

2.9 Keep up to date with technical developments and make recommendations to the Headteacher/IT Coordinator.

3. Administration

3.1 To operate an efficient system for the storage and distribution of hardware and software and associated documentation (including loans and bookings).

3.2 Manage licensing for IT systems through the relevant portals

3.3 To maintain an inventory and cataloguing system for new, existing and obsolete stock.

3.4 To organise, repair and replacement of ICT and/or multi-media equipment including liaison with external suppliers.

3.5 Make petty cash purchases and/or requisitions for stock in line with the schools financial and authorisation procedures.

3.6 Receive and check deliveries and associated invoices and pass these for payment.

3.7 Ensure software is kept up to date in line with 3rd party end of life dates

4. Health and Safety

4.1 To carry out routine Health and Safety checks on ICT and/or multi-media equipment reporting any problems to relevant senior manager.

5. General

5.1 As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Trust/LA’s responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. It isn’t just about the very old and the very young, it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.

5.2 Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future Trust policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, on- going performance development and through Trust and Academy communications.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to play a key role within the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust covering Kirklees and Calderdale. The Trust currently has 16 schools with 4 pending conversions and is expanding.

All new employees to the Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer. Our Trust values the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that every individual brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and none, abilities, ages, genders and sexual orientations. We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and free from discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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.

This job post has expired.

About Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/learning-accord-multi-academy-trust

The Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is an inclusive trust which welcomes church and community schools and celebrates diversity and distinctive context.
We recognise that for our learners, life chances are formed throughout their primary education. Our responsibility is to celebrate each child’s talents and build upon each child’s experiences to ensure that they make the progress that they deserve. Our aim is that all will flourish and achieve the highest standards.
The Board of Trustees of the Learning Accord MAT is committed to ensuring a high performing multi academy trust that delivers the very best educational experience for pupils at all of our academies. The Trust aims to respond to the changing educational landscape as more and more schools convert to academy status.
The core purpose of the Trust is to maintain good and outstanding schools and ensure the rapid improvement of schools which need support to become good or outstanding. The Trust will act as the sponsor for any Church school within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, or local community school who wishes to become an academy. Similarly, the Trust will welcome Church or community schools which are being directed to become sponsored academies by the Department of Education.

Head office location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Huddersfield