Junior IT Engineer at Hamwic Education Trust

Dorset Council UK; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-academy trust in the South Coast seeks a Junior IT Engineer to support IT operations across schools. This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a passion for IT and excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Wellbeing day

Flexible working approach

Excellent training and development programmes

Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to benefits portal

Wellbeing Support via Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light card

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support.
• Motivated to learn new IT skills.
• Can work across multiple locations and manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support and advice to schools.
• Assist in maintaining an efficient network.
• Train IT technicians and support IT projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Location: Working across multiple schools in HET, specifically in the BCP/Dorset area.

Contract: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

Salary: Grade 6, £27,899 to £30,060 FTE

Start date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: Tuesday 26 August 2025. This may close early if we successfully appoint prior to this date.

Interview date: To be arranged on an individual basis

Job Summary

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) is a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole, and Dorset.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Junior IT Engineer with the necessary qualifications and experience to provide IT support to schools within HET.

As the Junior IT Engineer, you will work across multiple schools, have experience of IT, and possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be self-motivated and actively support the IT vision and improvement plan for HET and its schools.

The role requires visits to schools that need support; therefore, flexibility around driving is essential.

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who

• Can provide exceptional IT support and advice to schools
• Assist the Director of IT in maintaining a highly efficient and effective network
• Train IT technicians within other schools and assist schools with IT projects
• Is highly motivated to learn new IT skills to become an IT professional
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work well using their own initiative, managing time efficiently
• Can complete work to a high standard
• Is flexible in their approach to working across schools

If you are looking for an opportunity to progress and develop alongside our growth and can demonstrate a proven track record in managing resources and ICT networks, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26)
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to Wellbeing Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including free confidential counselling for employees and family members
• Blue Light card