Full Time, Permanent

3 November 2024

POST: IT Technician


LOCATION: Schools across the Trust


GRADE: Band D


SALARY: £25,119 - £28,770


HOURS: 37 hours per week full time


An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented individual with an inquisitive nature and excellent attention to detail to join our IT Support Team working across our schools based in the Black Country.


We are seeking a highly skilled and experience ICT Technician to provide technical support and expertise across our Trust.


Applicants must have a minimum of at least two years’ experience in the IT sector,
A sound working knowledge and understanding of:

• Hardware repairs of laptops / tablets
• Installation of Microsoft Windows on standalone devices and networked PC’s
• Good understanding of Office 365 – Outlook, One Drive for Business, Exchange, Teams and Sharepoint Online.
• Installation of Microsoft Office Suite
• Setup of computer hardware, software and systems
• Setup of network printers, installation of software locally & through package allocation
• Computer troubleshooting from diagnostics to backup of data to upgrade or rebuild
• Computer viruses and security
• Basic Microsoft Azure Active Directory, users and permissions knowledge

Applicants must have a flexible customer-focused approach to their work and be able to travel and transfer equipment between schools as and when required.


Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.


Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.


We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.
We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.
We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.


Closing Date: 3rd November 2024