IT Technician - Two roles available

City of London Academies Trust

IT Technician 

Full Time 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Grade 5, NJC Scale Points 12-16 £33,291 - £35,292 (fte)              

About Us

City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and we combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

About you

We are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable candidate who wants to work in a role where there is ample opportunity to apply their expertise and skills within an education setting. You will hold a recognised technician qualification at NVQ level 3 or have relevant experience. You will have a sound knowledge of service level definition with the ability to priorities own workload, be an excellent planner and organiser, with proficient communication skills whilst maintaining professionalism when working under pressure.

About the Role

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint an exceptional IT Technician. As one of the Trust’s IT Technicians, you will work within a professional team of colleagues ensuring the smooth running of all Trust ICT systems and infrastructure to facilitate outstanding teaching, learning, administration, and leadership. You will provide a first contact service to assess and diagnose reported incidents, as well as second level support by investigating raised incidents and provide resolutions within the service level agreement targets. We will provide opportunities for growth and development through training, hands-on experience, and exposure to a range of technologies. All COLAT academies are based in the heart of evolving communities, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team. This role is part of the Central IT Team and you will be based in one of our academies according to need to support with the main focus of providing a high quality, comprehensive and efficient IT support function.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal:

If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact enquiries@cola.org.uk.

Closing date for applications 9:00am Monday 3 March 2025

We plan for interviews to take place week commencing Monday 10 March 2025

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.