At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and enhance ICT services for students and staff in a vibrant educational environment.
- Company: Join The Mead Educational Trust, dedicated to exceptional education and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with clear values and commitment to safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while growing your IT skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT support, teamwork, and knowledge of software and networking technologies.
The predicted salary is between 27489 - 29303 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic IT Technician to join our dedicated and forward-thinking IT team as part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET), to support the provision of high quality and professional ICT services to all employees and pupils within the Trust’s academies and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, ambition, and inclusion. The successful candidate will have a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all learners and play an active role in shaping a safe and positive school environment.
What We’re Looking For
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- A professional, caring, and flexible approach
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Experience of working in an IT support role
- Ability to independently research and implement ICT solutions
- Good knowledge of general ICT software and hardware
- Good knowledge of core server technologies, an understanding of networking technologies and software operating systems
Why Join Us?
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence. We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:
- Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
- Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
- Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education
TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.
Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement
The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:
- Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
- Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK
We are an equal opportunities employer. This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind-overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.
IT Technician employer: Tmet
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, ambition, and inclusion within its diverse community of schools in Leicester and Leicestershire. Employees benefit from high-quality professional development, a strong commitment to wellbeing, and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals, all while making a meaningful impact on the education and lives of young learners.
