Cloud Engineer

Teaching Vacancies; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Bury is seeking a Cloud Engineer to define and implement a cloud-first strategy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Digital Transformation Lead on cloud migration across schools while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite and proven migration experience are essential. This role offers a supportive workspace, a generous pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym

Generous annual leave allowance

Convenient location in Bury town centre

Qualifications

• Proven experience completing on-premises to Microsoft 365 migrations.
• Ability to work as part of a larger project team under a project manager.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a cloud-first strategy across the trust.
• Execute cloud migration and adoption across all schools.
• Plan and implement device refreshes.
• Own the school conversion process as it relates to IT.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite

Understanding of Microsoft 365 multi-tenant environments

Experience with on-premises to Microsoft 365 migrations

Interpersonal and customer communications skills

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a Cloud Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Digital Transformation Lead, on defining and implementing a cloud first strategy across the trust. This includes executing cloud migration and adoption across all schools, planning and implementing device refreshes, and owning the school conversion process as it relates to IT.

We are seeking an individual who will

• Have strong knowledge of the entire Microsoft 365 suite of applications and services
• Possess a strong understanding of Microsoft 365 multi‑tenant environments
• Have proven experience completing on premises to Microsoft 365 migrations
• Work as part of a larger project team, under the instruction of a project manager
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer communications skills

What the school offers its staff

• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Convenient location in Bury town centre.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop‑up shops.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self‑disclosure form for cautions/convictions.