IT Project Engineer

Great Heights Academy Trust, Halifax, HX4 8JB

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediately

• Closing date

  7 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  31 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,035.00 - £39,513.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 10 SCP 27-30

IT Project Engineer job summary

We are looking to recruit an IT Project Engineer to help support the management and development of the ICT infrastructure here at Great Heights Academy Trust. Reporting into the IT Infrastructure Manager, this is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a similar role or someone who is ready to take the next step in their career. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility to extend based on Trust development needs. The role is required for 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.

You will be an integral part of the IT team at Great Heights Academy Trust, providing project support and 3rd line escalation support. You will be required to work across all our schools in the Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds area, along with providing ad hoc support to all settings and designations. The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the continual service improvement of the ICT support service and share their expertise with other members of the team.

We are looking for someone who has had some previous experience in server, desktop and software support. Knowledge of networking and virtualisation technologies and multi-site migrations is required. You will have excellent customer service and communication skills, be approachable, adaptable and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

We welcome applicants from all sectors. If you are looking to take the next step in your ICT career or have previous experience of working in a similar role, we would like to hear from you.

In return you will work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. As a Trust we offer many benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and contributory pension through the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

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

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About Great Heights Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
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