IT Technician
Ormiston Academies Trust, Birmingham, B3 1SF12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
24 September 2025 at 10am
Date listed
11 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
- £29,546.00 - £31,686.00 Annually (FTE) OAT Central 6-8
IT Technician job summary
About this Role
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 the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are excited to share an opportunity to join our central IT team as IT Technician.
We’re looking for a proactive, IT professional with experience providing technician support to users ideally within an education setting. In this role, you will be first point of contact for staff seeking IT support either remotely or in person. You will provide technical support, advice and training to staff, ensuring the standard helpdesk operating procedure is applied to resolve and escalate incidents and service requests.
You’ll work with the IT support manager to install, configure and test new IT hardware and software, as well as fault diagnosis and repair of IT portable devices, equipment and consumables.
In this role, you will be responsible for the ordering of equipment for the office, academies and remote staff locations, ensuring the asset register is updated and maintained for all managed equipment and software.
This role is a remote working role with regular travel to the Birmingham office, OAT academies and other locations as required.
About Ormiston Academies Trust
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, you can be sure of a role with 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 - receiving bespoke and holistic support from 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
About you
We are looking for a candidate with experience providing technical support, practical experience of troubleshooting hardware locally and remotely. You will hold a recognised computer or network qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant role.
You will have working knowledge of Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint as well as Azure, Entra and Intune admin cloud services.
You’ll have the ability to troubleshoot, and problem solve desktop and user based technical issues quickly and efficiently to provide an exceptional service. The ability to manage priorities in a busy, complex environment whilst meeting agreed deadlines and timescales is critical to this role.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits that care for you
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service)
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you have any questions about the role please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@ormistonacademies.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 24 September with interviews due to take place the week commencing 29 September.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
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
Commitment to safeguarding
OAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS and barred list check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ormiston Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
We are a national education charity, underpinned by our founder, Peter Murray’s (Ormiston Trust) belief that every child should be given a chance to thrive. We serve pupils from many communities, all with their unique character, strengths, and challenges.
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