Systems Developer

Cabot Learning Federation, Bristol, BS15 4JT

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 December 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £33,009 - £36,011

Systems Developer job summary

Job Title: Systems Developer 

Actual Annual Salary: £33,009 - £36,011 (CLF Grade D)  

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday/All year-round  

Provisional Start Date: December 2026 (Subject to completion of pre employment checks)

Additional role info: This is a hybrid role, with home serving as your primary work location. While your designated office base will be Federation House, there are no fixed office days. Instead, you'll work from Federation House, academy sites or other CLF locations as required for meetings, project work, collaboration and operational activities.  The role offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing you to manage your schedule while balancing home working with time spent across the federation to support the needs of the team, projects and wider organisation. 

Your opportunity to develop and enhance digital systems across our trust 

We are seeking a proactive and solutions-focused Systems Developer to join our central IT team at Cabot Learning Federation.

This is an exciting, hands-on role for someone who enjoys developing technology, solving problems and improving how systems work together. Reporting to the Service Engineer responsible for systems, data and integrations, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining and supporting integrations between our critical information systems, helping to ensure data flows securely, accurately and efficiently across the federation.

Working closely with colleagues across our IT Operations and Data teams, you will help develop and support integrations between key systems, including our HR platform, academy MIS and Active Directory. You will also contribute to the development of bespoke applications, scripts and automation processes that streamline operations, reduce administrative workload and improve services for staff and pupils across our academies.

Using technologies such as APIs, SQL, Python and PowerShell, you will investigate technical challenges, develop practical solutions and support the ongoing improvement of critical systems. You will also assist with data integrations and pipelines into our Microsoft Fabric data platform, helping to support trust-wide reporting, analytics and business intelligence.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about systems development and automation, enjoys finding innovative solutions to complex challenges and wants to make a tangible impact across a large and ambitious multi-academy trust.

About you 

You will have: 

• Relevant IT or Computing qualifications at Level 3 or above, or equivalent experience in a similar technical role. 
• Experience working with information systems, databases and integrations, with a good understanding of how systems interact and share data. 
• Working knowledge of APIs, SQL, Python, PowerShell and other technologies used to develop applications, scripts and automation solutions. 
• An understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, identify solutions and apply sound judgement. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and build positive relationships with stakeholders. 
• A proactive, adaptable and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, continuous improvement and supporting education through effective use of technology. 

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. 

Why work in CLF’s Central IT Team? 

In this role, you'll be part of our Central IT Team, helping to develop and enhance the systems that support our academies and central services. You'll work on a variety of projects involving systems integration, automation and application development, with the opportunity to make a real impact across the federation. 

We offer: 

• The opportunity to develop and improve integrations between key systems, helping to streamline processes across the trust. 
• Hands-on experience with technologies including APIs, SQL, Python, PowerShell, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Fabric. 
• Flexible hybrid working, combining time at our Bristol office, academy sites and home. 
• Opportunities to develop your technical skills across systems development, automation and data platforms. 
• A collaborative and supportive team environment, working closely with colleagues across IT and Data. 
• The chance to create solutions that improve services for staff and support better outcomes for pupils. 
• The satisfaction of seeing your work make a tangible difference across one of the region's largest multi-academy trusts. 

Why work at CLF? 

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.   

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

What we can offer you: 

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).  
• Generous annual leave. 
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.  
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.  
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.  
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.  
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline: 

• Closing Date: 20 October 2026 @ 11.59pm 
• Shortlisting: 21/22 October 2026 
• Interviews: 03 November 2026 

For an informal discussion about the role/to find out more, please email CLFs Recruitment Team directly (details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page on CLFs main website, or in the 'Application Instructions' section when applying). 

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.  

We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.    

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist. 

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

The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

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 Cabot Learning Federation

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Cabot Learning Federation website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cabot-learning-federation

Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) is a diverse West Country multi-academy trust which is home to 36 schools operating in five clusters in Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Somerset.

The CLF is unique due to its tight geographical concentration, the diversity of the communities it serves, and the variety of educational provisions it offers. We are one of the largest and most respected trusts in the South West and hold national as well as regional recognition due to the breadth and influence of strong practice in our trust.

Our collaborative culture, driven by a strong moral purpose, is key to our success. We believe strong collaboration can drive school improvement and embed excellence in our academies. Our team is united with the common goal of delivering outstanding educational experiences and promoting the life chances of the young people in our academies now and in the future.

Following a recent period of growth, we are proud to serve circa 18,000 pupils who all attend one of our 10 secondary academies, 17 primary academies, an all-through provision, a studio school, a discrete post-16 provision, three special schools and two alternative provisions spanning the age ranges.

The CLF is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. To ensure our leadership team is fully representative of the people we serve, we are encouraging applications for this role from global majority communities.

We are proud to be part of a diverse region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupils’ needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.

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