Academy IT Lead - Schools Tech & Growth Champion

Watergrove Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Watergrove Trust seeks an Academy IT Lead to drive IT support across its primary and secondary academies. You will lead an award-winning IT team, ensuring high-quality service while collaborating with school leaders and staff.

Essentially, you will develop and enhance IT capabilities, support cross-site activities, and facilitate funded apprenticeships to grow technical skills within the trust over time.

Qualifications

• Proven problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical ability with IT hardware and software.
• Experience providing IT support and user guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT support across primary and secondary academies within Watergrove Trust.
• Coordinate IT services and ensure reliable provision for students and staff.
• Develop staff through funded apprenticeships and continuous training.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical ability

IT support

Education

Level 3 IT Apprenticeship

Level 4 IT Apprenticeship

Degree level apprenticeship

Job description

Watergrove Trust seeks an Academy IT Lead to drive IT support across its primary and secondary academies. You will lead an award-winning IT team, ensuring high-quality service while collaborating with school leaders and staff.

Essentially, you will develop and enhance IT capabilities, support cross-site activities, and facilitate funded apprenticeships to grow technical skills within the trust over time.