Trust IT Manager

Cheadle Hulme High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurus Trust invites applications for a Trust IT Manager to oversee the IT systems, services and infrastructure across six secondary schools, six primaries, four sixth forms and one alternative provision. You will lead a small team of Technicians and support strategic IT development.

You will deputise for the IT Director when required, guiding projects and ensuring technology enhances learning and administration across the Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at least at grade C or equivalent.
• Experience in 1st/2nd/3rd line IT support roles.
• Experience maintaining PC, server and networking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, maintenance and delivery of IT systems across the Trust.
• Manage a team of IT Technicians and Team Leaders to provide high‑quality service across all schools.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements and support teaching and administration with technology.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

1st/2nd/3rd line support

PC/server/networking support

Education

GCSEs Maths & English (A*-C)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed individual to join the 17 strong team as a Trust IT Manager at The Laurus Trust. The successful applicant will be able to choose the most convenient base school location, either Cheadle Hulme High School, Didsbury High School or Laurus Ryecroft (Tameside). You will become a key member of the Laurus Trust family, and will play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of 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. You will become an integral part of an expanding and progressive organisation, and be a key contributor to the strategic development and maintenance of the Trust IT provision, managing a small team of Technicians which in turn will support the continued delivery of outstanding education to our students.

As Trust IT Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance and delivery of IT systems, services and infrastructure across the Trust. You will provide strategic advice, manage large-scale IT projects, ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements, and support the effective use of technology to enhance teaching, learning and administrative operations. You will also deputise for the Trust IT Director when required.

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 support the IT Director with monitoring, development, maintenance and delivery of a responsive, effective and compliant IT provision across the Trust for all stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing a team of IT Technicians and IT Team Leaders to ensure that they provide a high-quality service across all schools in the Trust.

Key Skills and Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Proven experience of working in 1st/2nd/3rd line support role.
• Proven experience of maintaining and supporting PC, server and networking equipment.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning.

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.