Establishment: The Bishop Fraser Trust Location: Bishop Fraser Trust Central Team Salary: 27,269 - 30,030 Department: ICT Network Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date:04/07/2025 12:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information
Establishment: The Bishop Fraser Trust Location: Bishop Fraser Trust Central Team Salary: 27,269 - 30,030 Department: ICT Network Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 Closing Date:04/07/2025 12:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Grade E SCP 11 - 17
The Role
TRUST IT ENGINEER
37 HOURS PER WEEK (1.0 FTE)
PERMANENT CONTRACT
ALL YEAR ROUND
REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Are you ready to be the go-to person for IT in a thriving school community?
Do you want to grow your skills in a modern, cloud-first environment?
If so, The Bishop Fraser Trust would love to hear from you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and technically capable IT Engineer to provide high-quality onsite support at one of our schools. You’ll work closely with the Trust IT Support Lead and wider central team, helping staff and students get the best from our IT systems and ensuring everything runs smoothly day to day.
This is an exciting time to join our IT team. By September, we will have completed our transition to a single Microsoft 365 tenancy and will be turning our focus to developing a trust wide “One Network” infrastructure. You’ll work with enterprise-grade tools such as Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Autopilot, and SharePoint, while also contributing to wider trust projects and collaborating with engineers across our schools.
We think this role would suit someone in their second IT post – someone who wants more ownership, more variety, and a place where they can make a visible difference every day.
WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:
* Has experience of providing 1st and 2nd line support in a school or similar setting
* Is confidence using Microsoft 365, Intune and modern endpoint tools
* Has positive, professional manner and a passion for great service
* Has the ability to work independently and as part of a wider trust team
* Has a commitment to safeguarding and to continuous improvement
YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:
* To support the Trust IT Support Lead and wider team in delivering a fully operational IT network that underpins teaching, learning, and pastoral care across the trust.
* To provide first and second line user support through the helpdesk, including remote assistance and incident diagnosis.
* To assist staff and students with hardware and software issues to maximise the effective use of IT systems.
* To install, maintain, and upgrade devices and software to ensure reliable access to IT across the site.
* To support and maintain trust-wide platforms including Microsoft 365, InTune, and Entra ID.
* To manage local IT systems in line with trust policies and data protection requirements.
* To work independently when required, particularly during periods when the Trust IT Support Lead is off site, while escalating issues appropriately.
* To contribute to trust-wide projects in areas of personal expertise and support the development of the trust’s 'One Network' model.
* To be permanently based at one school, with occasional support provided to other trust sites where needed.
IN RETURN, WE OFFER:
* Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways and technical mentoring from experienced colleagues.
* Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
* Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
* Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
* A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
* A supportive, values-driven trust with a collaborative Central IT team.
* Opportunities to develop specialist skills and contribute to trust-wide projects.
* A permanent, full-year contract based at one school, with structured support.
* A modern working environment with access to enterprise-level Microsoft technology.
To apply please complete the attached application form via the link
Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 4thd July 2025 @ 12.00pm
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
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At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.
If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we would love to hear from you!
For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.
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