Post Title: 2nd Line IT Support Engineer
Responsible to: Service Desk Lead
Location: STOCCAT Central Office
Salary: Grade 7 SCP25 - Salary £36,363
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full year (52.143 weeks per year)
Hours per week: Full time (37 hours per week)
Start date: 01/06/26
Closing date: 03/04/26
St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
As a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical assistance and support to St Teresa of Calcutta Catholica Academy Trust (STOCCAT) member school. You will be responsible for resolving complex IT issues and ensuring the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure, as well as supporting colleagues and being involved in IT projects. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who will:
* Provide 2nd line IT support activities to STOCCAT member schools, via phone, email, remote assistance tools and onsite visits.
* Document all support activities, including troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and customer communications, ensuring tickets are kept up to date.
* Collaborate with 1st line support engineers to ensure timely resolution of tickets.
* Provide technical support to assist with any escalated issues.
* Work with 3rd party vendors to resolve tickets where needed.
* Contribute to the development of knowledge base articles and training materials.
* Act as a technical verification point for Change Requests.
* Assist with internal IT projects as required.
* Identify service improvements.
* Work closely with the Service Desk Lead to provide an excellent service covering Service Desk and IT Operations activities.
We can offer:
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
* Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
* Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
* Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
* Free onsite parking.
* Free onsite gym.
* Generous annual leave allowance.
* Convenient location in Bury town centre.
* A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.
To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=5815941dvb
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Shortlisting date: wc 6th April
Interview date: wc 13th April
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
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