Mobile IT Technician

The Co Operative Academies Trust, Manchester, M60 0AG

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC SCP 17-22 (£32,046 - £34,812)

Mobile IT Technician job summary

Mobile Academy Cloud Engineer/Mobile IT Technician (Level 1/2)

Location: Based at our 6 schools across South Cumbria/Barrow (supporting our Trust community)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Regional IT Manager

About the Role

Are you passionate about technology and looking for a role where your work makes a real, positive impact every day?

At Co-op Academies Trust, we believe that great IT infrastructure empowers great teaching and learning. As a Mobile Academy Cloud Engineer, you will be at the heart of our academy’s daily operations, providing warm, approachable, and effective hands-on technical support to staff and pupils alike.

Based in South Cumbria, you will play a vital role in maintaining our hardware, software, network systems, and cloud platforms. As our local Cloud Ambassador, you will champion our "cloud-first" vision—helping teachers, staff, and pupils embrace modern cloud platforms to get the very best out of technology in education.

From configuring network clients and setting up classroom interactive technology, to maintaining digital safety and delivering continuous service improvement, no two days will be the same.

Who / What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive, practical, and approachable tech enthusiast who thrives on solving problems and helping others succeed.

What you will bring to the role:

Technical Capability: Practical experience in diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, peripheral, and network faults.

Cloud & Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with managing users and devices across Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365 environments.

Communication & Relationships: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain IT solutions clearly and patiently to colleagues and pupils.

Team-First Mindset: High energy, flexibility, and a real passion for collaboration and continuous learning.

Our Values: A commitment to upholding our ethical values and our Ways of Being Co-op.

Qualifications & Experience (Desirable):

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.

Relevant Level 2 NVQ or vendor certifications such as Google Educator Level 1, Google Workspace Administrator, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, or Azure Fundamentals.

Note: Access to a vehicle with business travel insurance is required, as occasion may arise to support colleagues across our trust region (mileage expenses reimbursed at standard rates).

What We Offer

When you join Co-op Academies Trust, you become part of a supportive, values-driven community that genuinely cares about your personal development and well-being.

Competitive Salary: £32,046 – £34,812 per annum (SCP 17–22).

Professional Growth: Active support for continuous professional development, including fully supported training for certifications such as Google Educator Level 1 and Microsoft credentials.

A Values-Led Culture: Live and work by our Ways of Being Co-op: Do what matters most, Be yourself always, Show you care, and Succeed together.

Generous Pension Scheme and local government/Trust employee benefits.

Inclusion & Diversity: An open, inclusive culture where individual differences are respected, valued, and celebrated.

How to Apply

If you are ready to build a rewarding career in educational IT and help us inspire the next generation, we would love to hear from you!

To learn more about the role or to have an informal conversation, please contact Aarron McDonald, aarron.mcdonald@coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

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.

About The Co Operative Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-co-operative-academies-trust

Why us?
Co-op Academies Trust is a place where you are part of something bigger, through a leading education and opportunities to serve our community, we are working together to make a better world.

From ages 3-19 Co-op Academies Trust supports students in Primary, Secondary and Special schools across the North of England, giving children the skills and experiences they need to succeed, no matter where they come from.

What makes our Trust unique is that we are sponsored by the Co-op Group. That close relationship means that we benefit from all the business expertise that has seen the Co-op grow to one of the most respected, successful businesses in the country.

Everyone in the Trust honours our fundamental commitment to the Ways of Being Co-op. They are our DNA; they represent our culture and reflect the rationale behind our decision-making. No matter what we do, they are how we do it.

Our ways of being are:

Be Yourself, Always
Show You Care
Do What Matters Most
Succeed Together
In 2025, we have 38 academies as part of the Co-op family, across 4 regions.

Our Values
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:
Benefits include:

You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more
Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
Co-op Funeralcare benefit
Season ticket and rental deposit loans
And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

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