Senior IT Technician
The Hereford Church of England Academy, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
18 August 2025 at 10am
Date listed
30 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,409.00 - £27,711.00 Annually (Actual) Increment pending
Senior IT Technician job summary
What are we looking for?
Join the Operational Team at Hereford Church of England Academy as our Senior IT Technician and play a vital role in ensuring our technology and resources enable staff and students to focus on education. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role suitable for a proactive and reliable individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills at an Academy currently investing in IT..
As Senior IT Technician, you will:
provide a proactive and reactive response and reliable technical support to ensure continuity and reliability of IT in all areas, ensuring all systems are safe and robust, including with regard to cyber security.
maintain and troubleshoot all IT, audio-visual, reprographics and communications systems, ensuring seamless delivery that meets the needs of the school.
develop safe working practices and environments, providing staff training where appropriate.
maintain up-to-date records of all equipment, licences and consumables and disposal in accordance with relevant protocols
work with partners and service providers to improve the infrastructure and maximise the efficiency of The Academy systems
This will be an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, at an Academy currently investing significantly in the IT infrastructure and technology. We seek an appropriately qualified and experienced member of staff to help us make the most of this opportunity. You will have previous experience of windows networking, ideally gained in a school environment, combined with excellent team working skills and the ability to work independently with initiative.
We are committed to supporting the post-holder to make a success of this key role. We value lifelong learning and encourage the post-holder to undertake appropriate further qualifications and accreditation.
The post-holder will be expected to support the Academy’s values and will contribute to the overall good order within the Academy, including behaviour management and promoting the safeguarding and well-being of students.
If you want an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant school, on the cusp of considerable improvement, that makes a difference to young peoples’ lives – we want to hear from you.
For more information and to apply visit https://mynewterm.com/
Closing date: 10am on Monday 18th August 2025
What we offer in exchange:
The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team.
Excellent training, professional and career development opportunities with an employer that values education and learning.
A busy and enjoyable place to work, with modern, welcoming facilities.
A competitive salary.
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Membership of The Trusts’ Rewards and Employee Assistance Program.
A good holiday packing, starting at 26 days plus bank holidays and rising to 31 days after 5-years service.
Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).
The chance to be involved in guiding the life of students aged 11 to 16, on a daily basis, and seeing them flourish.
A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the Trust.
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.
Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About The Hereford Academy:
The Hereford Church of England Academy is year 11-16 Secondary School located on the edge of the Hereford, close to the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and the Wye Valley AONB. The City of Hereford is growing with a new University, a rapidly developing enterprise zone, new retail & leisure destinations and a thriving independent food and retail sector.
The school building is modern with first class facilities, extensive sports provision including a 3G pitch and a dedicated drama and arts studio.
The Hereford Church of England Academy is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. The Trust and the school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students.
The Academy community is committed to its core values of Aspiration, Care, Trust, Resilience, and Respect. Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society. We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none.
What the Inspectors said:
| OFSTED Inspectors | SIAMS Inspectors |
| “The Hereford Academy is a calm and welcoming place. Pupils enjoy a warm and friendly culture where the values of ‘aspiration, care, trust, resilience and respect’ are lived.” | “Respect is freely offered and given between pupils and adults. Codes of conduct ensure that the academy is harmonious. Pupils are motivated by the rewards on offer” |
| “Leaders, including governors, have an ambitious vision for the quality of education that they want pupils to receive.” | “Pupils are thriving through learning opportunities that encourage aspiration and resilience. Carefully structured lessons give confidence to all pupils” |
| “Pupils value leaders’ commitment to creating an environment free from discrimination where other cultures are celebrated.” | “Extremely committed leaders put the wellbeing of pupils and adults at the heart of their actions. Consequently, the academy is characterised by mutually strong relationships” |
| “The school has high expectations of pupils’ conduct.” | “Outstanding support is offered to pupils, especially those who are vulnerable.” |
| “The school is developing a strong, ambitious curriculum for the academic achievement of all pupils.” | “Pupils learn and progress well … this includes pupils with additional learning needs and the most able.” |
For more information about The Hereford Church of England Academy, please see our website https://www.theherefordacademy.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Hereford Church of England Academy and the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.
Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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 The Hereford Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 618 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Hereford Church of England Academy website
Here at the Hereford Church of England Academy we serve the community located to the south of the river Wye in the beautiful city of Hereford. We cater for students aged 11 to 16, striving to provide the best possible education and equip all our students to be well rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society.
We are part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, which stretches from the foot of Eastnor castle to the Shropshire Hills, from the Welsh border to the threshold of the Malvern Hills. The Trust is a family of 15 wonderful schools which are spread out across the Diocese of Hereford (Herefordshire, South Shropshire and Worcestershire).
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