Senior ICT Technician in Kidsgrove

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior ICT Technician to work in a cluster of schools in the Derby area. Applications are invited from ICT technicians with experience to join our team. Under the guidance of the Regional Head of Digital Services, you will provide excellent IT Support and customer service to our schools. You will be based at a school site, with travel required across a cluster of schools in Derby, therefore a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. The role will involve working at schools including (but not limited to) Ivy House School, St Andrews Academy, and St Martins School. Attendance at meetings and training sessions at the Trust’s head office in Kidsgrove, Stoke, will also be required. The post holder will also support Trust wide IT projects including network migration projects for academies joining the Trust’s central infrastructure, the continued expansion of the Trust’s Office 365 platform, and other central systems.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide onsite support at schools when needed where additional capacity is needed such as supporting project work and to cover the absence of on-site staff.
• Effective use of the IT Helpdesk to assist end users, prioritise and manage workload, and record activity.
• Update documentation on existing systems or create new documentation as changes are made.
• Support with daily tasks such as checking security logs, reviewing emails held in quarantine, checking backup logs and then taking action where required.
• Work with senior team members to support infrastructure elements such as physical & virtual servers and networking devices, thus ensuring the availability and security of the network, data and applications.
• Contribute to investigation, design, development and implementation of new IT systems under the direction of senior team members.
• Take an active role in the ongoing development and support of the Trust's Office 365 tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams for Education.
• Mentor and support other IT Technicians.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference. You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together, let’s make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff).
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays).
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one. Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Career Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. Experienced leadership and subject-specific support. Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust. Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT. Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate. Participating in peer reviews. Access to a suite of online courses. Placement projects within our family of schools.

Location: Regional to support a cluster of schools in the Derby area including Ivy House School, St Andrews Academy and St Martins School. There may be times when support is also required at other schools within the trust.