Education IT Lead: Innovation & Projects in Schools

Watergrove Trust; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension 15%

Cycle to work scheme

CPD opportunities

Flexible annual leave

Job summary

Watergrove Trust is seeking an Academy IT Lead to oversee IT support across our primary and secondary academy settings. The role requires strong problem-solving and people skills to interact with staff while delivering technical support.

The post offers opportunities to develop skills, with funded apprenticeships available and clear pathways for progression within 2 years. Driving licence and own vehicle are essential for multi-site duties.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills essential.
• Experience providing IT support and hands-on desktop/hardware support.
• Ability to interact with staff and manage IT-related tasks across sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and IT support across academy sites.
• Install, configure and maintain software, hardware and IT infrastructure.
• Support data security and ensure safe operating practices across education environments.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

IT support experience

Desktop/hardware support

Job description

Watergrove Trust is seeking an Academy IT Lead to oversee IT support across our primary and secondary academy settings. The role requires strong problem-solving and people skills to interact with staff while delivering technical support.

The post offers opportunities to develop skills, with funded apprenticeships available and clear pathways for progression within 2 years. Driving licence and own vehicle are essential for multi-site duties.