IT Technician

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic IT professional with a passion for helping people and a knack for problem-solving? We are looking for two proactive, customer-focused IT Technicians to support staff and students across multiple academy sites in West London. This hands-on role is primarily based at Ormiston Latimer Academy, with flexibility to travel between our London academies essential. You will be a key part of our on-site technical support team delivering high-quality first-line and some second-line support, while also getting involved in exciting developments as part of our cloud-first transformation programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, approachable support to staff and students
• Build strong, trusted relationships across each academy
• Support the delivery and management of cloud-first initiatives
• Offer technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders
• Work with senior staff to ensure technology empowers teaching, learning, and the wider school community
• Contribute to IT support in a workplace environment and assist with troubleshooting across devices

Qualifications

• Skilled in troubleshooting hardware, software, and devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, mobiles)
• Confident using Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, SharePoint, and Active Directory
• Able to explain technical information clearly to non-technical users

We have already taken significant steps on our journey to improve IT services and, with substantial future investment planned, our improvement trajectory over the coming years is ambitious. To make this happen, we need you.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach—they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before — being part of one of the longest-standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children — a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong — part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career — an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

To apply, please submit an application form via the link above before the closing date on Monday 23 February. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Ormiston Latimer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. All of our academy policies can be found here: policies