9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • IT support

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Hours 36.40 - Full TIme Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Salary: £33,366-£37,035

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role: To lead and manage the technical services team in providing effective IT support and ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems and services across the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). The Technical Services Lead will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day IT operations, providing high-quality technical support to staff and students, and implementing IT strategies aligned with the Trust’s vision and goals.

Access to independent transport, and ability to travel independently for business purposes is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the IT support team, ensuring SLAs are met.
  • Plan, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud-based services.
  • Provide technical expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex IT issues.
  • Oversee the Trust’s IT security, ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for IT systems, processes, and policies.
  • Manage relationships with external IT providers and suppliers.
  • Support the development and delivery of IT training for staff and students.

About You: We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent technical and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and passionate about using technology to enhance education.

Essential Criteria:

  • Proven experience in IT support, infrastructure management, or a similar technical role.
  • Strong understanding of IT systems, including Virtualisation Technologies, Windows Server, Office 365, networking, and cloud services.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing IT projects and delivering improvements.
  • Knowledge of data protection, GDPR, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead and inspire a team.
  • Relevant IT certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA) or equivalent experience.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience in an education environment or working within a Multi-Academy Trust.
  • Understanding of MIS systems and educational software.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary within NJC Grade 6.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to an excellent pension scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to v.morgan@cromptonhouse.org

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About The Crompton House Church of England Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1884 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01706847451

Crompton House is a highly successful, over-subscribed 11–18 Church of England school situated on the edge of the Pennines, in Oldham, north east of Manchester. It is a “good school with a strong sense of purpose and tradition.” Progress and achievement are excellent with 82% of our pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths in 2018.

“The behaviour of students is outstanding. Students’ attitudes to learning are excellent. Pupils want to learn and this has a strong impact on their progress in lessons. Students of all ages demonstrate a real pride in their school. Teaching is good and outstanding”. Ofsted April 2015

Please visit our website to learn more about our school www.cromptonhouse.org and www.chs-sixthform.org

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