Trust Software Developer
Hereford Sixth Form College, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LU15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, all year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SFCA scale point 11 - 26 (dependant on level) - From £28,634 up to £44,203 per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Heart of Mercia Multi Academy Trust, based at Hereford Sixth Form College, is seeking to appoint a new software developer to the in-house development team. The role is available at three levels (as above), and we would welcome applications from candidates at various stages in their software development career. Offers will be made at a level commensurate with a candidate's skills and experience. In the role you will contribute to the development of the Trust's in-house student records system Portal MISand other internally developed systems supporting the operation of the Trust. There will be opportunities to work across the full software stack from user-facing web applications, background automation, databases and cloud infrastructure. You will also work with a range of stakeholders to gather new requirements, resolve technical issues, and deliver general system support.
Candidates should possess some experience in web application development, general programming, and working with SQL-compatible databases. Familiarity with .NET, Amazon Web Services and Terraform is advantageous. Candidates can demonstrate their skills with relevant qualifications or equivalent practical experience. The role requires adaptability, strong problem-solving and communications skills. Senior Developers may also take on leadership responsibilities within the team.
The role is primarily based at Hereford Sixth Form College, with expectations of occasional travel to other academies in the Trust. Whilst the role is advertised as full-time, in-person - requests for flexible and/or part-remote arrangements are welcome.
What the school offers its staff
In return, for our staff members' expertise and dedication, we offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff)
- Free refreshments and parking
- Staff CPD and Wellbeing events
- The opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment
- Staff wellbeing support including a free and confidential information, support and counselling service
- Staff Active Programme, use of sports facilities and discounted gym membership
- Free use of library resources including books and DVDs
- A free ticket to student performances at the College
Flexible working opportunities
Whilst the role is advertised as full-time, in-person - requests for flexible and/or part-remote arrangements are welcome.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hereford Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. The College also celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.
Applying for the job
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About Hereford Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hereford Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- recruitment@hereford.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01432355166
Sixth form college
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