Academy IT Lead - On-Site Tech Leader, Trust-wide

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

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.