Cloud Engineer

inploi; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Bury is seeking a Cloud Engineer to lead the migration and adoption of cloud technologies across schools. The role involves defining a cloud strategy, executing cloud migrations, and ensuring device refreshes are implemented effectively. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite and experience in similar environments. This permanent full-time position offers a vibrant working environment with excellent benefits, including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

22.7% employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym

Supportive colleagues

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience completing on premises to Microsoft 365 migrations.
• Ability to work under a project manager in a larger team.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a cloud first strategy.
• Execute cloud migration and adoption across all schools.
• Plan and implement device refreshes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365

Understanding of Microsoft 365 multi-tenant environments

Experience with on-premises to Microsoft 365 migrations

Interpersonal and customer communication skills

Job description

Overview

Post Title: Cloud Engineer

Responsible to: Digital Transformation Lead

Location: STOCCAT Central Office

Salary: Grade 8 scp 30 36 £40,777 - £46,142

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full year (52.143 weeks per year)

Hours per week: Full time (37 hours per week)

Start date: 01/06/26

Closing date: 15/02/26

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.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

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

We can offer:

• 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.

How to apply: Follow the link to our online application portal.

Link: https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=8863491URM

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. 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. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: WC 16/02/26

Interview date: WC 23/02/26

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

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