IT Technician
Sheffield Park Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1SN9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 27764
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job title: IT Technician
Location: Sheffield
Starting salary: £27,764 gross per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic IT Technician. The role will include providing prompt and efficient IT support to all staff within Sheffield Park Academy.
Whilst the successful post-holder will mainly be based at Sheffield Park Academy they will also have the opportunity to support other local academies within the Yorkshire Cluster of United Learning.
The successful post-holder will be a key member of the team and benefit from the support and knowledge of colleagues within the academy, across the Yorkshire Cluster and United Learning.
The role includes communicating and working with a large number of stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a resilient, approachable and positive individual who excels working in a team environment and contributing to team targets. They will also be comfortable working independently as they contribute toward operational objectives on a day-to-day basis. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role with a supportive and welcoming employer.
Our academies within the Yorkshire Cluster are part of United Learning and as such, our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.
United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.
The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the Beautiful Peak District. Quality of life is routinely ranked very highly and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield
We will offer you:
- Highly competitive pay above national average.
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
- An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum (a personal leave day).
- Excellent facilities and resources.
- Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
- A respectful working environment.
- Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
- A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
- Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Perkbox benefits platform.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
- Has relevant experience and qualifications as an IT Technician.
- Shares our commitment to ensuring that all our young people receive the best possible education in a supportive environment.
- Works effectively with minimal supervision and takes initiative.
- Is a strong team player with excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to completing scheduled tasks and resolving support tickets.
- Can identify additional tasks when appropriate and seek help when needed.
- Maintains a positive, professional attitude at all times.
Please see the job description and person specification for further detail.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Park Academy - Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on the 07 December 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- Highly competitive pay above national average.
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
- An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum (a personal leave day).
- Excellent facilities and resources.
- Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
- A respectful working environment.
- Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
- A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
- Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Perkbox benefits platform.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
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About Sheffield Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1212 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sheffield Park Academy website
- Email address
- hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-19 school and is part of the United Learning group. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost
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