Are you a tech superstar looking for your next big challenge? We’re on the hunt for a brilliant Senior IT Technician to join LEO Academy Trust! If you have a knack for solving complex problems, a passion for digital innovation in education, and the leadership skills to mentor a dedicated team, this could be the perfect role for you. Come and help us bridge the gap between technical excellence and operational success, ensuring our schools and pupils have the cutting‑edge technology they deserve.
The Details
* Job Title: Senior IT Technician
* Salary: PO3 (£45,750 - £49,056)
* Contract: Permanent
* Location: Across all current and future Trust sites (Full UK Driving Licence required)
The Role
As our Senior IT Technician, you will be the bridge between technical excellence and operational success. You will lead a small, internal IT team and act as the primary liaison for our external IT service provider SLA. You will handle complex ticket escalations, mentor junior staff, and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic IT projects, such as supporting our 1:1 Chromebook programme.
What you will bring
* Extensive experience in a technical support role, ideally in a senior or supervisory capacity.
* In-depth knowledge of the Google Admin Console and managing a large‑scale ChromeOS/Chromebook estate.
* Proven experience managing network infrastructure (WiFi, LAN, Filtering, and Firewall) and overseeing Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* The ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical staff and pupils in a clear, patient manner.
* 5 GCSEs (grades 9–5/A*–C) including English and maths, alongside a Level 4/5 IT qualification (or equivalent industry experience).
* A proactive, “can‑do” attitude and a deep understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) technical requirements for safeguarding.
Why Choose LEO Academy Trust?
* Continuous Professional Development: We champion CPD and deliver a comprehensive programme of in‑house training as well as working with partners to offer e‑learning and face‑to‑face workshops for all staff.
* Commitment to Promotion: We are dedicated to providing clear pathways for career progression.
* Health & Wellbeing: All staff can access a wide range of support, including our dedicated staff wellbeing portal and initiatives.
The Small Print & Statutory Checks
To ensure the highest standards of safety for our pupils, all appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks in line with statutory guidance.
* Safeguarding: Obtaining an enhanced DBS certificate.
* Compliance: Verifying your identity, confirming your right to work in the UK, carrying out overseas checks where applicable, and verifying professional qualifications.
* Due Diligence: We will conduct online searches (including social media) as part of our due diligence process.
* References: We require at least 2 satisfactory references with all gaps in employment fully explained.
All candidates should detail how they meet the aspects of the person specification for the role by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.
Please visit the link to see the full job spec and apply!
#J-18808-Ljbffr