Trust IT Engineer

Altus Education Partnership; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Education Partnership is seeking a Trust IT Engineer to support staff and students across the Trust and Rochdale Sixth Form College. You will maintain and develop IT systems, troubleshoot issues and contribute to technology projects that enhance teaching, learning and operations.

Based in Rochdale with cross-site responsibilities, the role requires proactive problem solving, strong customer service and experience with Microsoft 365, Windows environments and network basics.

Qualifications

• Experience in an IT support environment with good troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Windows environments and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Delivering responsive IT support for staff and students across the Trust.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, network and connectivity issues.
• Supporting Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Active Directory, Entra ID and Intune environments.
• Assisting with cybersecurity, network infrastructure and device management.
• Supporting classroom technology, audiovisual equipment and educational IT systems.
• Contributing to Trust-wide projects, system upgrades and continuous service improvements.

Skills

IT support experience

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows environments

Job description

Trust IT Engineer

Salary: SFCA Range 4, Points 12-16 | £30,578 - £34,395 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Full Time | 37 Hours per Week | All Year Round
Location: Primarily Rochdale Sixth Form College, with Trust-wide responsibilities
Start Date: As soon as possible

Shape the future of technology across a growing Trust

Are you a proactive IT professional with a passion for delivering outstanding technical support and exceptional customer service?

Join Altus Education Partnership as a Trust IT Engineer and play a key role in supporting the digital infrastructure that enables thousands of young people to thrive every day.

Working across our ambitious and expanding Trust, you'll provide high-quality technical support, help maintain and develop our IT systems and infrastructure, and contribute to exciting technology projects that directly impact teaching, learning and operational excellence.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering responsive IT support for staff and students across the Trust.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, network and connectivity issues.
• Supporting Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Active Directory, Entra ID and Intune environments.
• Assisting with cybersecurity, network infrastructure and device management.
• Supporting classroom technology, audiovisual equipment and educational IT systems.
• Contributing to Trust-wide projects, system upgrades and continuous service improvements.

What we're looking for

You will have experience working in an IT support environment, strong troubleshooting skills and excellent customer service. You'll be a collaborative team player with a passion for technology and a commitment to delivering reliable, secure and efficient IT services. Experience with Microsoft 365, Windows environments and networking fundamentals is essential.

Why join Altus?

Altus Education Partnership is a growing Multi-Academy Trust committed to improving the lives of young people across Rochdale and beyond.

Our Trust currently includes Rochdale Sixth Form College, Edgar Wood Academy, Kingsway Park High School, Bamford Academy and Caldershaw Primary School, with exciting plans for future growth.

At Altus, you'll work alongside talented colleagues in a supportive environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026, 12 noon
Interview Date: W/c Monday 30 November 2026

Altus Education Partnership 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.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.

It is Trust policy to obtain references prior to interview and at least one reference will be sought before the interview stage.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.