Trust IT Lead (Part time)
Christopher Nieper Education Trust, Alfreton, DE55 7LE15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 10am
Date listed
20 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £350.00 - £425.00 Daily Salary competitive based on experience
Trust IT Lead (Part time) job summary
Purpose
The Trust IT Lead will be responsible for the strategic planning, development, management and implementation of IT and Digital infrastructure, systems, and services across the Trust’s schools. This includes overseeing IT support teams, ensuring cyber security, IT replacement plan, managing budgets, and aligning technology with educational and operational goals. Liaising with existing external Trust IT support and ensuring value for money. Keeping abreast of IT, Digital and AI developments and preparing IT reports for CEO/CFOO, Headteachers and Trustees. Champion excellent customer service through effective Incident Management process and dynamic leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Key Relationships
Trust Central Team
School Headteachers and Office Managers
IT Support Staff - External IT provider and Trust based staff
External Vendors and Service Providers
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement the Trust-wide IT/Digital and AI strategies aligned with educational and operational objectives.
Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies and digital transformation opportunities.
Lead on digital safeguarding and work alongside our external Data Protection Officer
Liaise with third party vendors and existing IT providers to ensure objectives for the Trust are met.
Operational Management
Oversee the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable IT services across all schools.
Oversee IT service desk operations, ensuring timely and effective support.
Standardize systems and software across the Trust to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Secure available IT grant funding to support IT replacement plans
Team Leadership
Line manage IT technicians
Provide professional development and training opportunities for IT staff
Foster a collaborative and innovative IT culture.
Infrastructure & Systems
Maintain and upgrade network infrastructure, servers, and cloud services
Ensure robust cybersecurity measures are in place and regularly tested in line with DFE core technology principles and standards.
Develop IT replacement plans and manage procurement and vendor relationships for IT hardware, software, and services.
Budget & Compliance
Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments.
Other Duties
Carry out any additional duties as reasonably requested by CEO
Further information about the job
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
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.
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- Multi-academy trust
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