ICT Technician Manager

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Rochdale is seeking an ICT Technician Manager to provide technical support to educational ICT facilities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the education sector and be passionate about technology and support. This full-time role offers 36.25 hours per week, with a salary range of £39,862 to £44,075, depending on experience. Various health and wellbeing benefits, along with professional development opportunities, are provided. Applications must be submitted by 26 January 2026.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Health care cash plan

Confidential staff counselling

Family-friendly working practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ICT support within the education sector is essential.
• Experience working with various IT systems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ICT facilities across the Trust.
• Ensure the highest level of security is maintained across networks.
• Supervise onsite teams and foster professional development.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical support experience

Background in education sector

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Salary: NJC Grade PO, Scale Point Range Points 29-33 (Starting scale point is dependent on experience).

Closing date for applications: 26 January 2026, 9.00am

Interview Date: 3 February 2026

ICT Technician Manager Permanent Contract Term Time or All Year-Round Working Opportunity

We are looking for an ICT Technician Manager to provide support to ICT facilities across the Trust, supporting onsite teams with issues as they arise and ensuring that the highest level of support and security is implemented across all Trust networks.

The postholder will work under an experienced team at a Trust level. We are looking for an experienced Technician with a background in the education sector, who is looking to develop themselves and share their skills and knowledge over multiple sites. The postholder will be supported with professional development opportunities suited to their career goals.

About us

We are a friendly and professional team, working from our Central Office in Rochdale. This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we enter into the next phase of our growth. Hollingworth Learning Trust currently have three academies, Hollingworth Academy, Newhouse Academy and Heap Bridge Primary School. Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role as a sponsor of our schools is to provide the support, challenge, expertise and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education. Our Trust exists to support school improvement and share innovation across all of our schools in order to raise standards, improve provision and unlock potential.

The Role

Contract Information

Full time hours are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, start and finish times to be negotiated and agreed at interview. The role can either be an all-year-round post with annual leave entitlement, or a term time + additional weeks position. This can be discussed at interview / included in your application letter.

Start date

April 2026

Salary

NJC Grade PO, Scale Point Range Points 29-33 (Starting scale point is dependent on experience). Full time salary for all year round is £39,862 - £44,075. This will pro-rata dependant on contract arrangements agreed.

Other Benefits

Various health & wellbeing benefits including; discounted gym memberships; health care cash plan; confidential staff counselling; discretionary leave and family friendly working practices and more!

The Pension provider is the Local Government Pension Scheme, GMPF. The employer contributions are generous and help to provide you and your family with security for your future.

Closing Date

11.59pm on Monday 26th January 2026. Interviews to take place w/c 2nd February 2026. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [e-mail] before the specified closing date.

Other Information

Hollingworth Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure and all other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Supporting Documents

• ↗ Application Form
• ↗ Job Description
• ↗ Person Specification
• ↗ Job Advert

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