IT Technician

Due to the expansion of the Acorn Education Trust we would like to recruit three IT Technicians to join our dynamic and friendly team as soon as possible. We are looking for one new technician for each of our sites: Warminster, Trowbridge and Durrington. Reporting to the Trust’s IT Manager, the post holder will support the IT infrastructure across schools within the Trust by providing technical support to students and staff.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (usually 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday)

The successful candidate will:

• Have an outstanding all round knowledge of IT hardware and software; an appropriate IT qualification is desirable;
• Proven leadership skills would be advantageous;
• Hold a full driving license;
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with staff and students with varying IT expertise; previous experience of carrying out a similar client facing role would be an advantage.
• Be self-motivated, dedicated, consistent and have a confident personality
• Be a really strong team player
• Be interested in developing a career within a growing multi academy trust

For the successful candidate we can offer:

• the support of an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking team
• a caring and supportive community environment
• pension schemes
• use of company vehicle for travel between Trust schools
• cycle to work scheme
• a commitment to professional development
• the opportunity to work effectively as part of a multi-academy trust.

For further details, please read the documents attached, or, contact Rob Knott, Trust IT Manager on 01985 801051 or by e-mail at rkk@acorneducationtrust.com 

To apply, visit the Acorn Education Trust website, to download an application form. Completed application forms need to be submitted to rkk@acorneducationtrust.com. 

Acorn Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a DBS check and health screening.