IT Engineer

Job Title: IT Engineer

Location: Home based with occasional travel to Trust schools and our London office

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

About Creative Education Trust:  

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 13,500 children and young people. 

We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. 

About the IT Department:  

The IT department offers a dynamic and supportive environment for IT professionals at all career stages. The central IT team ensures smooth operation of the Trust’s systems, resolves infrastructure issues, and provides technology guidance. Team members deliver excellent IT support and customer service, collaborating with Regional IT Managers and school IT staff. The role is diverse, involving tasks from system failures to event support at Head Office. Creative Education Trust is at the forefront of the MAT sector, investing in advanced Cloud based MIS and HR/Payroll systems, making it a great place to work and grow.

About You:

As an IT Engineer at Creative Education Trust, you will bring your expertise to ensure the smooth operation of our technology systems, providing essential support and guidance to our schools and Head Office. Our ideal candidate would:

• Have excellent customer service skills and a strong desire to provide a high-quality professional IT service.
• Possess strong personal drive, be self-motivated and a willingness to get things done.
• A confidence in dealing with all levels of stakeholders with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements:

To apply for the IT Engineer opportunity, you must hold:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Recent and relevant experience working in the IT sector.
• Knowledge and experience of common Microsoft desktop applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as Microsoft Server and desktop Operating Systems such as Windows 10 and 11. 

CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development:

CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached. 

Next Steps: 

Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method. 

For an informal discussion with our Head of IT Technical Services, Adam Johnson, or if you have any additional queries, please email adam.johnson@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk

Application Closing Date: Friday 23rd August at midday

Interview Date: Thursday 29th August, in person at our London Head Office in Covent Garden

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. 

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. 

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.