Academy IT Lead at Armthorpe Academy

Armthorpe Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Armthorpe Academy in Doncaster invites applications for an Academy IT Lead to join our Trust-wide IT Services team. You will be the on-site IT lead at Armthorpe Academy, ensuring reliable support and secure, compliant systems for staff and students.

You will work with school leaders and the central IT team to manage IT provision on site, respond to tickets, and maintain hardware, software and network infrastructure while supporting GDPR and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day IT operations on site, providing proactive and reactive support.
• Manage and resolve helpdesk tickets in line with SLAs.
• Maintain school infrastructure, hardware, software and network systems.
• Act as the on-site representative for Trust IT Services.
• Install, configure and maintain PCs, laptops, tablets, servers and peripherals.
• Support VoIP phone systems, printers, projectors and interactive boards.
• Ensure antivirus, updates and security measures are fully implemented.
• Support basic network management tasks, including VLAN changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, passwords and assets.
• Build strong working relationships with SLT, staff and students.
• Hold regular meetings with school operational leaders.
• Liaise with central IT colleagues and third-party suppliers.
• Provide guidance, advice and training to staff when required.
• Implement Trust IT policies and cyber security practices.
• Support GDPR compliance and data protection requirements.

Job description

Academy IT Lead

Salary: NJC Grade 7 - £32,061- £34,435

Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start date: October 2026

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies isa values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equity withIntegrity. We work across eight schools in Salford, South Yorkshire and theNorth East, fostering collaboration, high-quality professional development and strongschool improvement.

We believe every childdeserves an excellent education and every colleague deserves the support andopportunity to thrive. Our people are central to our success, and we investheavily in training, career development and wellbeing through our Centre for ProfessionalLearning.

About Armthorpe Academy

Armthorpe Academy isan 11-16 school in Doncaster with a strong focus on inclusion, ambition anddeveloping the whole child. We prepare young people not only academically, butsocially, emotionally and culturally for life in modern Britain.

Our values of Respect,Responsibility, Resilience, Pride and Ambition underpin everything we do. Aspart of the Consilium family, this is an exciting time to join us as wecontinue to evolve our curriculum, pedagogy and learning environment.

The Role

We are seeking anexperienced and proactive Academy IT Lead to join our Trust-wide IT Servicesteam. You will be the on-site IT lead at Armthorpe Academy, working closelywith school leaders and staff while being part of a collaborative central ITteam of 13 professionals.

You will takeownership of all aspects of IT provision on site, ensuring staff and studentsreceive reliable, high-quality technical support and that systems are secure,compliant and fit for purpose.

Occasional travel toother Trust schools may be required.

Key Responsibilities

IT Operations &Support

• Lead day-to-day IT operations on site, providing proactive and reactive support
• Manage and resolve helpdesk tickets in line with SLAs
• Maintain school infrastructure, hardware, software and network systems
• Act as the on-site representative for Trust IT Services

Hardware, Software& Network

• Install, configure and maintain PCs, laptops, tablets, servers and peripherals
• Support VoIP phone systems, printers, projectors and interactive boards
• Ensure antivirus, updates and security measures are fully implemented
• Support basic network management tasks, including VLAN changes
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, passwords and assets

Relationships &Communication

• Build strong working relationships with SLT, staff and students
• Hold regular meetings with school operational leaders
• Liaise with central IT colleagues and third-party suppliers
• Provide guidance, advice and training to staff when required

Compliance,Security & Development

• Implement Trust IT policies and cyber security practices
• Support GDPR compliance and data protection requirements