IT Technician

Laurus Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits

Job summary

Laurus Trust is seeking a proactive IT Technician to join our IT team, supporting schools across the Trust. This role provides first-line technical support, helps maintain network infrastructure and delivers high-quality IT services across six secondary, six primary, four sixth forms and one alternative provision school for over 10,000 users.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, ensuring staff and students have reliable access to technology.

Qualifications

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a similar IT based role.
• Computer hardware technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support.
• Assist with maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Help deliver high-quality IT services across our schools.

Skills

IT support

Hardware knowledge

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C)

Job description

# IT TechnicianEmployer: Cheadle Hulme High SchoolLocation: Cheadle, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £27,275 - £28,608 (Actual salary)Posted: 20th October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 14th December 2026Job ID: 1580602Job Reference: LT002157* Share :* PrintThe Laurus Trust is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic IT Technician to join our dedicated IT team, supporting schools across the Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of dedicated IT professionals who support and service the IT function in a fast-paced environment across 6 secondary, 6 primary, 4 sixth forms and 1 alternative provision schools for over 10,000 users.As an IT Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring staff and students have reliable, effective access to technology. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide first-line technical support, assist with the maintenance of network infrastructure, and help deliver high-quality IT services across our schools.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.**Job Purpose*** To provide technical support and maintenance service for the IT provision across the schools in the Laurus Trust.**Key Skills & Experience*** Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A\\*-C) or equivalent.* Prior experience in a similar IT based role.* Computer hardware technical knowledge.To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.***Disability Confident Employer****We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.**### AttachmentsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion PolicyOfsted Report 2025Privacy Notice - Trust WorkforceSafeguarding PolicyTrust Data Protection PolicyIT Technician JD & PS v 1.5 JD0011### Safeguarding Statement:Cheadle Hulme High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.