IT Technician

East Midlands Academy Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join East Midlands Academy Trust as an IT Technician and take part in a dynamic environment where innovation and inclusivity are prioritized. You will manage daily IT support, assist with technical projects, and engage with users across multiple sites. This role is perfect for someone eager to further their career in IT while contributing to the educational sector.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Corporate eye care plan

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Generous family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support or a related field.
• Ability to oversee IT services for a diverse user base.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day IT services and support.
• Triaging first line tickets for IT issues.
• Assist senior IT teams on various projects.

Skills

IT support

Technical troubleshooting

Project assistance

Job description

The Role

Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for an IT Technician who thinks beyond the classroom. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These Include

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• A corporate eye care plan.
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
• Generous family leave.
  
  

General Roles And Responsibilities

• Day to day oversite of IT service and support for users of all abilities
• Triaging first line tickets
• Assisting senior IT team with IT projects
• Frequent travel to locations across the trust.
  
  

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact [e-mail].

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.