IT Technician

Competitive salary with progression opportunities, Local Government Pension Scheme, 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service, collaborative MAT network, and additional LAT benefits.

Do you have a positive and helpful attitude towards work and colleagues? Can you work efficiently as part of an extended team? Do you have a willingness to perform above and beyond normal expectations when necessary? If you answered yes to all of the above, continue reading!

Working as part of the Trust IT team, we are seeking to appoint an experienced IT Technician to join Leigh Academies Trust as soon as possible. In this role, you would play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our IT services for the benefit of our staff and students. You will have up-to-date knowledge of IT best practice, products, and statutory requirements.

The IT Technician will:

• Respond to requests for ICT support in accordance with Help Desk procedures and priorities.
• Resolve issues within Service Level Agreements (SLA's) assigned by the helpdesk.
• Support the Trusts Team Leaders with install, support, and maintenance of all the Academies Trust IT hardware and services.
• Support Trust Projects by carrying out specific testing as directed by the Project Team.
• Provide reports on testing that has been completed.

Our successful candidate will:

• Be part of a Trust-wide team of approx. 30 IT Technicians with a wealth of experience between them, so you'll be part of a close-knit and supportive group of colleagues.
• Receive 25 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), which increases to 30 days when you've been employed for 5 years.
• Have access to a range of career development opportunities.
• Have access to an attractive pension scheme (LGPS).

This is a permanent position offering a salary starting at £26,861 (depending on experience) per annum based on 37 hours per week, full year. The working hours for this role are 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday, with an earlier finish of 3:30pm on a Friday. This role is based across multiple academies, working in the Tonbridge and Maidstone area, including Leigh Academy Mascalls, Leigh Academy Marden, and Leigh Academy Horsmonden. As the role involves regular travel between Trust sites, a full valid UK driving licence with business insurance cover is desirable. Travel expenses for journeys between academies will be reimbursed.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Mascalls, Leigh Academy Mascalls is a high-achieving, community-focused school where every student is known, supported, and challenged to thrive. Our unique small school model, divided into four distinct colleges, fosters a personalised learning environment, empowering students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and ambitious setting. Recognised by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour, we’re proud of our culture of high expectations, strong relationships, and a shared commitment to excellence.

As noted in our latest inspection, Mascalls is “a happy place to be” where “staff feel valued” and where leadership is focused on supporting both student and staff success. Our modern facilities combine light, open spaces with character-rich buildings, creating an inspiring environment for teaching and learning. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned educator, you’ll join a team driven by innovation, professional growth, and a passion for transforming lives. Be part of our journey toward excellence, where your ideas are valued, your impact is real, and your career can truly flourish.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.