ICT Engineer
The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
Kirklees
- £25,584 - £27,269 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Starting salary £25,584, permanent, all year round
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2025
Job overview
Great Heights Academy Trust
ICT Engineer
Permanent, full-time role, 37 hours per week
Salary – starting salary £25,584 (£25,584 - £27,269)
Start – ASAP
We are looking to recruit an ICT Engineer to help support the management and development of the ICT infrastructure here at Great Heights Academy Trust. Reporting into the IT Infrastructure Manager, this is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a similar role or someone who is ready to take the next step in their career.
You will be an integral part of the IT team at Great Heights Academy Trust, assisting in the support, management and development of the IT infrastructure within the academies, providing day-to-day support in the use of computer facilities to teachers, support staff and students. You will be predominantly based at Mirfield Free Grammar School, with a requirement to carry out duties at other Trust academies and locations as necessary. The successful candidate will contribute to the continual service improvement of the ICT support service and share their expertise with other members of the team.
We are looking for someone who has had some previous experience in server, desktop and software support. Knowledge of networking and virtualisation technologies would also be advantageous. You will have excellent customer service and communication skills, be approachable, adaptable and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
We welcome applicants from all sectors. If you are looking to take the next step in your ICT career or have previous experience of working in a similar role we would like to hear from you.
In return you will work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. As a Trust we offer many benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and contributory pension through the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.
If you wish to apply for the position please go to our Trust site vacancy page at https://greatheightstrust.org.uk/employment-opportunities/ and click on the Apply Now option on the advert for ICT Engineer at Great Heights Academy Trust.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th June, 12 noon
Interview Date: w/c 30th June
Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
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About The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
- The Mirfield Free Grammar & Mirfield College
- Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield
- West Yorkshire
- WF14 9EZ
- United Kingdom
Founded in 1667 The Mirfield Free Grammar and Mirfield College has a long established tradition of success and promotes values such as respect, honesty, integrity, morality and courtesy. We strive for excellence in everything we do. The MFG is a vibrant learning environment; everything we do, every decision we make is focused on the students and how we can inspire them to achieve the very best for themselves academically and personally.
We work hard to maintain a happy and well-run Academy, where students feel confident to thrive and develop. We strive to make our Academy a place of sound, stimulating and appropriate learning, where every student can achieve his/her potential. We create a caring community where great emphasis is placed upon good relationships and partnerships to encourage respect, understanding, co-operation and collaboration.
The Mirfield Free Grammar has an inspirational, positive, caring and welcoming environment, where all students can achieve their full academic, personal, spiritual and social potential.
Everyone at The Mirfield Free Grammar strives to ‘achieve excellence together’ and this vision is embedded in ‘THE MFG Character’ across our school community, alongside Quality First Teaching.
We endeavour to create well-rounded, happy and confident young people who are able to contribute positively within the community. We believe that by developing ‘THE MFG Character’ of Tenacity, Health, Equity, Morality, Flourish and Generosity in all our students it will enable us to achieve this.
Our staff lead by example and work hard to ensure that our young people feel happy, valued and secure, but equally they endeavour to enthuse them with a sense of aspiration, optimism and ambition. Work ethic is important and so is attitude. We encourage a ‘can do’ attitude in relation to both work and play, and our expectations are extremely high.
Local Information
Mirfield is a small West Yorkshire town and lies on the A644 between Dewsbury & Huddersfield. Surrounded by rolling hills and fields there are many lovely views in Mirfield, one of the nicest being from the staff room window! Mirfield has a wealth of historical figures associated with it such as Robin Hood, the Luddites and the Bronte’s. More recently, it has produced such fine actors as Patrick Stewart who is also a patron of the school. Situated very close to the M62, M1 and the A1, Mirfield is within very easy access of most of the North particularly Manchester, Liverpool, York, Sheffield and Hull. There is a lot of beautiful countryside to explore and for those who prefer the city life, Mirfield is easily commutable from the vibrant and exciting Leeds city centre.
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