Senior IT Technician
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Nelson, Not recorded, BB9 7YT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6b33ac12-9e05-4143-b2b6-f71f226c8b85 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
A degree-level qualification in IT or a related discipline, or substantial professional experience supported by relevant and current industry certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Security+, ITIL Foundation or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence
Proven experience in IT support; ability to manage workload across multiple sites
Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2019+, Active Directory, Group Policy, software deployment
Experience with cybersecurity, endpoint protection, backup and recovery systems
Administering Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange, Hybrid, Purview) Network infrastructure (routers, switches, cabling), virtualisation (e.g. Hyper-V)
Experience with filtering software, MDM, MIS (e.g. SIMS), access control, CCTV,IP Telephony, Follow- Me printing
Experience supervising or line managing technical staff
What the school offers its staff
By joining the Pendle Education Trust family you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team. The Pendle Education Trust core team offers functions such as Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Health and Safety, IT, Marketing and Governance to our primary and secondary schools. This role is an established role within the IT team at Pendle Education Trust. Working across our Academies and providing support across the Trust, the successful candidate will provide exceptional IT support to colleagues, providing second and third line support across the Trust. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and enthusiastic professional, able to demonstrate exemplary skills in customer service, advice and guidance. It is a fantastic opportunity to join this established, tight knit team. This role has a strong focus on leading staff and improving IT processes to enhance service delivery across the Trust. Line Management training will be given to the successful candidate.
Further details about the role
The successful candidate for this role willsupport and develop IT systems across all Trust sites, ensuring reliable access to technology and network stability for staff and students. This role has a strong focus on leading staff and improving IT processes to enhance service delivery across the Trust.
Main duties include:
• Provide support and development of IT infrastructure and associated peripherals across Trust Academies and the Core Team, following best practice methodologies.
• Operate at a senior level within the ICT team to enhance services Trust-wide, including mentoring and supporting junior technicians with complex issues.
• Line manage ICT Technicians, Apprentices, and Work Experience students. Ensuring cover & high-quality support across sites by proactively identifying and resolving issues using helpdesk, remote support, and monitoring tools.
• Lead key ICT projects, including managing communications with third-party suppliers and support providers.
Commitment to safeguarding
Please visit https://pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/587.html
Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
A degree-level qualification in IT or a related discipline, or substantial professional experience supported by relevant and current industry certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Security+, ITIL Foundation or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence
Proven experience in IT support; ability to manage workload across multiple sites
Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2019+, Active Directory, Group Policy, software deployment
Experience with cybersecurity, endpoint protection, backup and recovery systems
Administering Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange, Hybrid, Purview) Network infrastructure (routers, switches, cabling), virtualisation (e.g. Hyper-V)
Experience with filtering software, MDM, MIS (e.g. SIMS), access control, CCTV,IP Telephony, Follow- Me printing
Experience supervising or line managing technical staff
What the school offers its staff
By joining the Pendle Education Trust family you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team. The Pendle Education Trust core team offers functions such as Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Health and Safety, IT, Marketing and Governance to our primary and secondary schools. This role is an established role within the IT team at Pendle Education Trust. Working across our Academies and providing support across the Trust, the successful candidate will provide exceptional IT support to colleagues, providing second and third line support across the Trust. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and enthusiastic professional, able to demonstrate exemplary skills in customer service, advice and guidance. It is a fantastic opportunity to join this established, tight knit team. This role has a strong focus on leading staff and improving IT processes to enhance service delivery across the Trust. Line Management training will be given to the successful candidate.
Further details about the role
The successful candidate for this role willsupport and develop IT systems across all Trust sites, ensuring reliable access to technology and network stability for staff and students. This role has a strong focus on leading staff and improving IT processes to enhance service delivery across the Trust.
Main duties include:
• Provide support and development of IT infrastructure and associated peripherals across Trust Academies and the Core Team, following best practice methodologies.
• Operate at a senior level within the ICT team to enhance services Trust-wide, including mentoring and supporting junior technicians with complex issues.
• Line manage ICT Technicians, Apprentices, and Work Experience students. Ensuring cover & high-quality support across sites by proactively identifying and resolving issues using helpdesk, remote support, and monitoring tools.
• Lead key ICT projects, including managing communications with third-party suppliers and support providers.
Commitment to safeguarding
Please visit https://pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/587.html