Assistant Trust ICT Manager
Salary:
Cambridgeshire SO2 Point 26 (£36,124 FTE) - Point 28 (£37,938 FTE)
Note: a pay increase is expected in line with NJC pay scales, expected increase to by end of year and backdated to start date.
Hours:
Full time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location:
Joyce Frankland Academy (Newport, Saffron Walden) & Stour Valley Community School (Clare, Suffolk) with regular travel across Anglian Learning schools.
Start date:
ASAP
Anglian Learning supports 18 schools and over 8,000 pupils across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Suffolk, with further growth ahead. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the Trust's digital future while making a real difference to staff and pupils.
Do you have a passion for technology and supporting others? Join Anglian Learning's high-performing Technical Services Team as an
Assistant Trust ICT Manager
.
In this role, you will:
* Manage and support IT systems, infrastructure, and services across multiple schools.
* Lead cross-site IT projects, procurement, and the introduction of new technologies.
* Provide advanced technical support, ensuring security, compliance and service continuity.
* Line-manage ICT Technicians, fostering collaboration and professional development.
* Support schools in using ICT effectively for teaching, learning, and administration.
* Contribute to budgets, asset planning, and strategic ICT development across the Trust.
About you:
* Strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, Windows Server, networking (VLANs, IP, wireless), and virtualisation.
* Experience of IT support/management, ideally in education.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and develop staff.
* Organised, proactive, and able to travel between sites.
Employee Benefits:
* Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers' Pension Scheme depending on the role)
* Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
* 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
* Professional Development Scheme Policy
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Specsavers VDU Vouchers
* Boots Flu Vouchers
* Perkbox – access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.
Closing Date:
21st September 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert early)
Interview date:
W/C 22nd September 2025 (TBC)
Start date:
ASAP, subject to safeguarding checks
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.