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Longdean School

• Grade: H9
• Salary: £38,644 (including fringe allowance), progressing to £41,182
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks

Longdean School is seeking to recruit an experienced IT Team Leader with dynamic problem-solving capacity and the ability to work without supervision. Scholars’ Education Trust foci includes the use of Digital Technology in and out of the classroom developing a innovative educational experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Provide 2nd and 3rd line IT Support for Staff and Students including:

• Line manage the onsite IT/Media Technicians. 
• Manage of the network infrastructure, servers, workstations, and software.
• Ensure that client’s ICT Support requests are dealt with effectively and within a timely manner.
• Maintain and develop the ICT infrastructure and systems.
• Develop and support the school’s use of technology within the classroom such as VR Headsets and 1-1 iPad scheme.
• Advise on strategic development of IT service.
• Ensure the Teaching and Learning needs of the staff and leadership are met.

We offer excellent personal development training opportunities, overseen and delivered by a highly experienced IT Team to develop the right candidates’ skills and expertise.  A professional dress code is expected.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Annual cross trust conference
• Access to Employee Assistant Programme from day one of employment
• Access to Wellbeing Programme (physio, GP service, counselling, menopause support and more) after 2 years
• Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years via Spec Savers
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Discounts and deals via Teachers’ Discount

We offer excellent local government pension scheme membership with an employer’s contribution of 21.65%.

Further details are available from HR at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

Apply for this vacancy

Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025, 9am

Interview date: TBC

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.