IT Technician

Due to continued growth, The Laurus Trust is looking for a focused and committed individual to join the 20 strong team in a new role and be able to contribute to the IT Team based at a school that best fits with your commute.

This is an exciting new opportunity for a personable and customer-focused candidate to develop their technology skillset, advance their career and join a team of dedicated IT professionals who support and service the IT function across 5 secondary and 3 primary schools. You will become an integral part of an expanding and progressive organisation, and be a key contributor to the support and maintenance of the Trust IT provision which in turn will support the continued delivery of outstanding education to our students.

This position is contracted on a Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to students and will not need to work during the school holidays, unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for 39 out of 52 weeks.

About Us

The Laurus Trust is a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England, with Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), the founder school, at its centre. Our vision is for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.

Who we’re looking for

• Provide technical support and maintenance service for the IT provision across the schools in the Laurus Trust
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the network infrastructure including, cabling, patching and testing of data and telecoms wiring on site
• Promote safe and responsible use of the internet including social media

At the Laurus Trust, it is not just about what we do but also about how we do it. We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate our core behaviours which set out the expectations we have of our staff.

For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached below.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent
• Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous
• Ideally possess prior experience within an IT based role

About the Laurus Trust

All our Laurus Schools are hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds. In the recent Staff Engagement Survey, over 95% of our employees stated that they would recommend working for Laurus Trust to their friends.

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

Applying for this role

Please note, an application form must be completed as CV’s will not be accepted. To complete an application form, click ‘Quick Apply’.

Should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 549 7000 or via e-mail at recruitment@laurustrust.co.uk 

Closing Date: Monday 30th January 2023 at 9am

Interview Date: TBC

Please Note - We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including online checks and the disclosure of criminal records. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.