- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 720 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
IT Technician - Two roles available
More than one location, City Of London Academies Trust26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 5, NJC Scale Points 12-16 £33,291 - £35,292
What skills and experience we're looking for
- About the Role
City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint an exceptional IT Technician. As one of the Trust’s IT Technicians, you will work within a professional team of colleagues ensuring the smooth running of all Trust ICT systems and infrastructure to facilitate outstanding teaching, learning, administration, and leadership. You will provide a first contact service to assess and diagnose reported incidents, as well as second level support by investigating raised incidents and provide resolutions within the service level agreement targets. We will provide opportunities for growth and development through training, hands-on experience, and exposure to a range of technologies. All COLAT academies are based in the heart of evolving communities, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team. This role is part of the Central IT Team and you will be based in one of our academies according to need to support with the main focus of providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient IT support function.
- About us
City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and we combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.
- About you
We are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable candidate who wants to work in a role where there is ample opportunity to apply their expertise and skills within an education setting. You will hold a recognised technician qualification at NVQ level 3 or have relevant experience. You will have a sound knowledge of service level definition with the ability to priorities own workload, be an excellent planner and organiser, with proficient communication skills whilst maintaining professionalism when working under pressure.
What the school offers its staff
- Teachers’ or Local Government Pension schemewith a generous contribution from the Trust
- Continuing Professional Development
- Occupational maternity and adoption payfollowing 26 weeks ofcontinuous service
- Sabbatical leave entitlementfor up to one year (unpaid) after five years’ continuous service
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Travelcard Loan scheme
- Corporate gym membership rates
- Annual training and development opportunitiesin addition to in-house school INSET and staff development
- Access to City of London housing allocation scheme.
Further details about the role
How to apply
If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal on the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/it-technician-two-roles-available-london-2169017
If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact enquiries@cola.org.uk.
Closing date for applications 9:00am Monday 3 March 2025
We plan for interviews to take place week commencing Monday 10 March 2025
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
Our school is basedin the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- billy.harvey@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Established in 2016, City of London Academies Trust prides itself on its pursuit for educational excellence and believes strongly in the transformational nature of education, operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.
Our Trust comprises 10 schools across Hackney, Islington, Newham and Southwark supporting almost 10,000 students. Our primary provision (three schools) is rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, providing children with the best possible start to their education. Our standalone 16-19 Free School, Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (NCS), is also rated Outstanding in all areas and stands out nationally in the top 1% of schools for student outcomes, with 95% of its students securing places at Russell Group and Ivy League universities each year. For our secondary provision, one is graded Outstanding in all areas, with the rest at least Good, and four with Outstanding features. Considering that 55% of students across the Trust are eligible for Pupil Premium, these are huge successes and are testament to the vision, hard work and commitment of staff across our schools.
This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.
We invite you to explore our website to find out more about the Trust, our academies and our people. Come and join our team to help continue to deliver exceptional outcomes.
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- Education phase
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- Education phase
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- Education phase
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- School size
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- Ofsted report
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- Education phase
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