We are looking for an experienced IT Technician to lead and oversee the IT department, providing excellent IT support and customer service in collaboration with the Head Office IT team and in-school IT colleagues. The Senior IT Technician is responsible for the day-to-day support and management of the IT systems at Abbeyfield School and Queen Eleanor Primary School. If you are excited about this opportunity, please send your application today. We look forward to hearing from you and welcome your application.
Job Title:
Senior IT Technician
Location:
Northampton
Salary:
NJC Scale Grade H Points 14 – 20
Start Date:
June 2025
Contract Type:
Permanent
About Our School
At Abbeyfield School, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, aspirational, happy, and hard-working community. We strive to provide the best education, empowering pupils to become young adults with the best qualifications possible. Our mission is to educate, keep pupils safe, and promote their personal development. Pupils are expected to attend school daily, look smart, be ready to learn, and follow our routines: Right Place – Right Time – All the Time.
About You
As an experienced IT Technician, you will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality IT support within an educational setting or similar corporate environments. You will be responsible for maintaining IT infrastructure, resolving technical issues efficiently, and ensuring minimal disruption to teaching, learning, or business operations. Promoting and upholding the values and ethos of the school and Creative Education Trust.
Requirements
To apply, you must hold:
* GCSE A-C in English & Maths
* Two years’ experience of working in an IT Support role
* Experience diagnosing and solving IT issues for end users working remotely
* Experience supporting Microsoft 365 in an educational or corporate environment
About Creative Education Trust
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed inadequate into good ones to give our students the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunities for children of all abilities and building cultural capital through co-curricular activities. Our Knowledge Connected programmes promote creative, integrated, and proactive thinking to prepare students for the 21st century.
CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development
CET is committed to your learning and development, starting with your induction. Opportunities include middle leadership and DSL training, autism awareness, and participation in annual conferences on Safeguarding and Learning & Teaching, along with regular network meetings across the Trust. Please explore our Staff Benefits brochure for more details.
Next Steps
Application Closing Date: Friday 6 June 2025
Interview Date: w.c 9 June 2025
Please submit your application via our website using the online application form. For a confidential conversation with the Line Manager, contact HR Manager Kelly Burdett at: kelly.burdett@abbeyfieldschool.org.uk.
Essential Information
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online checks before interviews. Employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, references, and where applicable, a Prohibition from Teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. CET supports an inclusive culture and environment. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date if suitable applications are received.
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