IT Technician working across the Trust
James Montgomery Academy Trust, Wath-Upon-Dearne, S63 6BB28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
17 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
19 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band G
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Knowledge of IT hardware, software, and networking fundamentals.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to work with excellent attention to detail.
What the school offers its staff
Are you passionate about IT and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a school environment? James Montgomery Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated IT Technician to support the smooth operation and development of IT systems across our 20 primary schools.
About the Role
As an IT Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our school’s IT infrastructure is secure, efficient, and fit for purpose. You will provide essential technical support to staff and the school, troubleshoot issues, and maintain hardware, software, and network systems. This role also includes liaising with external IT contractors and contributing to IT projects that enhance teaching and learning.
You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for use in carrying out the duties of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain IT equipment, including laptops, projectors, interactive whiteboards, and sound systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for staff and students.
- Assist with network and server maintenance, ensuring security and data protection.
- Monitor and update IT systems, including Office 365 and school intranet platforms.
- Support the implementation of new technologies in line with the school’s IT development plan.
- Maintain accurate IT inventories and ensure compliance with IT policies and procedures.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a dynamic school environment where technology supports learning and development.
- Be part of a forward-thinking Trust that values innovation and professional growth.
- Gain experience in a diverse IT environment with opportunities for training and development.
Further details about the role
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including:
• DBS
• Childcare disqualification
• Medical
• Online
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• References
• Suitability to work with children
Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About James Montgomery Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- ifarmery@jmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07354 818548
James Montgomery Academy trust
Consistently putting children at the heart of decision making.
Established in 2016, our vision is that our schools are child-centred and distinctive, delivering excellence in education, sharing best practice and building aspiration. Beginning with five primary schools in Rotherham, we have since grown into a large primary trust with a family of 20 primary schools in South Yorkshire.
We serve over 4500 young people, from contrasting localities, many with high deprivation. Each of our schools are committed to creating exceptional experiences that strive to ensure that our students have real choice in their future lives.
We are also committed to a model of inclusion, equality, safeguarding and wellbeing which permeates all aspects of the life and culture of each school and the organisation as a whole.
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