12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP pending pre-recruitment checks

  • Closing date

    22 September 2025 at 10am

  • Date listed

    8 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • IT support

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£48,227.00 - £51,357.00 Annually (FTE) OAT Grade 9, SCP 37 - 40

IT Manager job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest, to change to lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston Academies Trust, we are looking for a highly adaptable IT Manager with strong communication skills to manage several of our sites in west London. The role will be primarily based at Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy but it is vital that the successful candidate is able and willing to travel across all of our London sites. This role will be instrumental in the management of cloud-first projects, providing technical direction, support and guidance to technicians and staff, as well as working closely with senior staff at each site to align technology to their ambitions for delivering excellent education to their community of families, carers, and young people.

This is a fantastic time to join the growing IT team at Ormiston Academies Trust. We believe that technology is crucial to the success of our pupils and staff, and our technology strategy is designed to deliver a highly responsive, highly adaptable IT service that meets the ongoing requirements of our academies and central teams.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced in managing IT networks, servers, and cloud technologies (Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP/DNS).

  • Skilled in managing Wi-Fi technologies, structured cabling, and network security.

  • Proficient in using Microsoft productivity and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, etc.).

  • Confident in leading projects and delivering improvements across multiple sites.

  • A strong communicator, able to build effective relationships with staff, pupils, and external partners.

  • Experienced in leading and motivating IT teams.

  • Knowledgeable in GDPR, cyber security, and safeguarding in education.

  • Calm under pressure with excellent organisational skills.

    Why work for Ormiston?

    Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

    We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

    Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

    • The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
    • Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
    • Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
    • A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

    At Ormiston, we believe that people make the biggest difference. We are here to give our children the best possible start in life, and our IT staff are essential to achieving that aim.

    If you are an experienced IT professional with the drive to lead IT services across a group of ambitious London schools, we would love to hear from you.

    If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange an informal discussion please contact Richard Canning, Director of ICT, via richard.canning@ormistonacademies.co.uk

    To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above before the closing date on 22nd September 2025 and please note that CVs will not be accepted.

    Ormiston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

    All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

    The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

    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

    This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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    About Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy

    School type
    Free School, ages 3 to 19
    School size
    98 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    3 to 19
    Ofsted report
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    School location

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