ICT and Digital Technician

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Vehicle travel paid mileage

Job summary

Exceed Learning Partnership is seeking an ICT and Digital Technician based at Hall Cross Academy. The role supports all academies within the Trust, providing frontline technical assistance and contributing to ICT projects across the Trust estate.

You will deploy new IT infrastructure, maintain ICT suites, and train staff to maximise digital tools in learning environments. A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Practical experience troubleshooting hardware, operating systems, networking basics, and educational software platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on 1st and 2nd line technical support across hardware, software, network systems and interactive classroom technologies.
• Deploy and roll-out new IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, device upgrades, and digital systems across all Trust academies.
• Ensure ICT suites, classroom equipment, staff devices and peripherals are operational, secure and well maintained.
• Guide teaching and support staff in using digital tools to enhance learning.
• Support user account management, password administration, device imaging, and cybersecurity practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

Operating systems

Networking basics

Educational software

Strong communication

Travel between sites

Job description

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credit_card Salary Salary - Grade 6 Scale point 6 to 11 £26,847 to £29,071

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ICT and Digital Technician

location_on Hall Cross Academy 23/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary - Grade 6 Scale point 6 to 11 £26,847 to £29,071 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Doncaster Job category/type ICT Date posted 06/11/2026 Job reference REQ24373

Job description

Location: Based at Hall Cross Academy with the requirement to support all academies within the Trust as required

Contract type: Permanent - Full-Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks

Responsible to: Director of ICT and ICT Operations Manager

Closing date for applications: 23 rd November 2026

Short-listing: 24 th November 2026

Interview process: 27 th November 2026

The Directors and Leadership Team of Exceed Learning Partnership are looking to appoint an ICT and Digital technician who is passionate about technology and wants to make a difference in young people's lives. This role will support in the future expansion of the Trust and be play a crucial role in the implementation of ICT projects across the Trust Estate.

Make an Impact Through Technology

Are you passionate about modern technology and eager to use your skills to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people?

As our Trust continues to expand, technology plays a central role in delivering exceptional learning environments and efficient operations. In this role, you will not only provide vital technical support to staff and pupils across our schools, but you will also play a key part in delivering exciting new ICT and digital projects across the Trust estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Technical Support: Provide proactive 1st and 2nd line support across hardware, software, network systems, and interactive classroom technologies.
• Project Implementation: Assist with the deployment and roll-out of new IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, device upgrades, and digital systems across all Trust academies.
• Estate Maintenance: Ensure ICT suites, classroom equipment, staff devices, and peripherals are fully operational, secure, and maintained to high standards.
• User Assistance & Training: Guide teaching and support staff in getting the most out of digital tools to enhance the learning experience for pupils.
• System Administration & Safeguarding: Support user account management, password administration, device imaging, and help uphold robust cybersecurity and online safety practices across the network.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic problem-solver who brings:

• A genuine passion for digital technology and a desire to contribute positively to an educational community.
• Practical experience troubleshooting hardware, operating systems, networking basics, and educational software platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to staff and pupils alike.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset, comfortable working independently as well as part of a collaborative, multi-site team.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle or the ability to travel between Trust sites

What We Offer

• Excellent career development working alongside an experienced Director of Primary and a dedicated team of Academy Principals
• Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children's success
• The support of being part of a successful dynamic Multi Academy Trust with a shared vision and commitment to excellence
• The opportunity to grow, develop and benefit from a comprehensive professional learning offer
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where your wellbeing and contributions are valued
• The chance to make a significant impact within an expanding Education Trust
• Competitive salary
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Supportive and enhanced leave entitlements, including maternity, paternity adoption and other paid time off options under our comprehensive leave of absence policy
• membership of the Local Authority Pension Scheme
• An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing with access to our exclusive employee support package

At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. We offer the opportunity for you to gain additional Qualifications and attend a range of professional development and learning opportunities.

As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools. We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the students of the Trust, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and make a difference.

This role will require the candidate to travel between schools within the Exceed Learning Partnership estate and will require access to a vehicle with business insurance. Mileage for travel between sites is paid in addition to salary.

Appointment Process:

Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children's barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure

If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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