The Academy IT Lead sits within Watergrove Trust's IT department and leads IT support for one academy, with joint responsibility for one or more primary schools. The work covers day-to-day troubleshooting, desktop and hardware support, installing, configuring and maintaining software, hardware and infrastructure, ensuring data security, and delivering larger projects. The post is based mainly at a trust secondary school, requires a driving licence and own vehicle, and offers funded apprenticeships. Visa sponsorship is not available, and a full enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Provide effective support, installation, configuration and maintenance of software, hardware and infrastructure
- Lead IT support provision for one academy
- Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and desktop and hardware support
- Ensure data security
- Share joint responsibility for supporting one or more primary schools
- Deliver larger IT projects
- Coach users and encourage them to try new technologies and improve working routines through IT
- Work at any Watergrove Trust location when required
Skills & knowledge
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with othersTechnical IT ability
- Experience working with machines and hardware
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Driving licence and use of own vehicle
What's offered
- Local government pension scheme with 15% employer contributions
- Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity for CPD
- Flexible annual leave entitlement including all bank holidays
- Fully funded level 3, level 4 or degree apprenticeships
- Training for other needs identified by the post holder or line manager
- Career progression internally or externally within 2 years
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
