At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT support in schools, troubleshoot issues, and manage exciting tech projects.
- Company: Join the innovative Watergrove Trust's award-winning IT team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension, flexible leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to specialise in areas that interest you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your tech skills.
- Qualifications: Strong problem-solving skills and a driving licence are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academy IT Lead to work within the Watergrove Trust’s dynamic and innovative IT department. We will offer you the opportunity to work as part of an award-winning team working across our primary and secondary academy settings, leading the excellent IT support provision for one of our academies.
It is important to us to find the right kind of person for this dynamic role. Your problem-solving and interpersonal skills are as important as your technical ability. IT professionals need to be able to interact successfully with others, as well as providing technical support and experience working with machines.
The role will be primarily based at one of our trust secondary schools although you may be required to perform your duties within any of the locations of the Watergrove Trust, and will also have joint responsibility for supporting one or more primary schools; therefore a driving licence and use of your own vehicle is essential.
Responsibilities:- Provide day-to-day troubleshooting, desktop/hardware support, and be involved in delivering larger projects.
- Main responsibilities will be to provide effective support, installation, configuration and maintenance of software, hardware and infrastructure as well as ensuring data security.
- Working in education IT support provides access to a large range of technologies and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across all of these, whilst being provided with the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest you.
- Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 15%
- Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity for CPD
- Flexible annual leave entitlement including all bank holidays
Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.
The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.
Closing Date: Monday, 22 June 2026 at 23.59 pm.
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Watergrove Trust is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, providing its employees with the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic IT environment. With access to a generous local government pension scheme, flexible annual leave, and continuous professional development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the education sector. The Trust's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion ensures that all employees feel valued and supported in their roles.
