Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 per year Requirements: IT degree or equivalent experience; relevant certifications such as MCP, MCSE, or CCNA desirable Minimum 3 years experience in IT support with exposure to cyber security implementation Experience configuring firewalls, servers, IT networks, and cloud services Strong knowledge of networking, Windows/Linux servers, TCP/IP protocols, VMware, backup products, and monitoring tools (MS Intune, Jamf, System Centre, patch manager) Enhanced DBS with Child Barred within the last 3 months AND have been continuously working with children, or be on the update service Responsibilities: Provide first and second level IT/AV support to staff and students across Trust sites Maintain, monitor, and audit IT assets to ensure security, patching, and compliance Configure and support servers, networks, firewalls, and cloud platforms (Office 365, Google Workspace, VOIP systems) Analyse vulnerabilities, emerging threats, and operational procedures, producing actionable reports Manage user accounts, permissions, and storage in line with best practice and cyber essentials guidelines Deliver inductions and guidance for staff and students on safe and effective IT system use Support Junior IT Technicians and cover other Trust Academies as directed by the IT Manager Technologies: Cloud Support Linux Office 365 Security TCP/IP VMware Windows DevOps Network More: We are a well-regarded educational Trust seeking an experienced IT Support Technician to join our IT department in Gosport. This long-term cover role will allow you to deliver high-quality IT support and strengthen cyber security across multiple sites, while focusing on delivering secure, reliable, and efficient IT services. We offer a structured, well-resourced, and supportive environment with clear processes and documentation. The role includes a competitive hourly rate of circa £25 to £30, working 37 hours per week during term time only. last updated 10 week of 2026