What skills and experience we're looking for Required as soon as possible, an experienced IT Technician to provide support to the IT Services Manager at Lord Grey and to assist with the support and delivery of Tove Learning Trust’s IT strategy and services. The postholder will undertake a range of duties, to include: • Providing technical support to the school community relating to the safe and secure operation of the school IT equipment and software in order to maximise the learning opportunities of all students. • Support the IT Services Manager with the purchasing, inventory, installation and maintenance of the school / trust hardware and consumables. • To support the school’s profile on digital & social media and all associated equipment. • Participate in the implementation of new systems and services. • Ensure key documentation is maintained, such as asset register and network schedules. • Review and monitor Antivirus and patching across site and advise IT Manager of status and actions required Applicants must be hard working, willing to be flexible and able to offer a wide range of technical and practical skills. You must be self-motivated, totally trustworthy and reliable, able to take the initiative and to work as part of a team. Apprenticeship courses are available to applicants who would like to develop their qualifications. Training and a potential Microsoft qualification will also be provided. Apprenticeship salary will be applicable depending on age under the Apprentice Scheme. What the school offers its staff Employee Benefits: • Teacher & support staff pension schemes • Continuous Professional development (CPD) • Training School Alliance • Networking opportunities • Specsavers eyecare voucher • Free Flu vaccine • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Medicash - Health Cash Plan: • 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services • Dental treatment • Optical care • Physiotherapy • Skinvision - skin health tracker • A range of essential healthcare expenses • Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check. Further details about the role A vacancy booklet, information for candidates booklet and the application form are available on the vacancies section of Lord Grey Academy’s website: https://www.lordgrey.org.uk/vacancies/ Please note the application form and information for candidates booklet are available on the right hand side of the above link. Please do look at our recruitment video of our staff talking about working at Lord Grey and our document: Why work at Lord Grey? Completed application form and covering letter should be submitted to Human Resources at Lord Grey or emailed to hr@lordgrey.org.uk by 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 4 March 2026 Only successfully short listed candidates will be contacted. CVs alone will not be accepted. Commitment to safeguarding The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.