IT Team Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,217.89 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG |
| Cwmni: | Lift Schools |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AET184500_1761823117 |
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Location: Based at Lift Greensward, Hockley, Essex (with regular travel to other schools when required)
Salary: £38,217.89 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Lead our IT service to support great teaching every day
We're looking for an experienced and proactive IT Team Leader to guide and develop our South Essex regional IT team across six schools in Hockley and the surrounding area. You'll shape day-to-day operations, support colleagues, and lead improvements that help children and staff get the most from technology.
You'll be based predominantly at Lift Greensward and work regularly across the six schools within the hub: Lift Greensward, Lift Ashingdon, Lift Hockley, Lift Pioneer, Lift Plumberow, and Lift Westerings.
All sites are within close proximity, and travel costs from Lift Greensward will be reimbursed.
What makes this role rewarding
- A collaborative and supportive IT team with an established vision and culture
- The opportunity to lead and grow a team of up to four, including Technicians and Technology Support Officers
- Opportunity to lead meaningful improvement projects (e.g., network refresh, use of AI, and cybersecurity developments)
- Professional learning opportunities, including support toward various certifications, including Google and Viewsonic
- A role that directly supports our mission of excellent education, every classroom, every day
What you'll be doing
- Lead, line manage and develop IT colleagues across the South Essex region
- Act as the escalation point for more complex technical issues
- Ensure systems, devices, and infrastructure remain reliable, safe and well-maintained
- Build strong, positive working relationships with Principals and school teams
- Support small-to-medium scale improvement and upgrade projects
- Promote secure practices aligned with GDPR and Keeping Children Safe in Education
About you
You'll thrive if you:
- Have 5+ years of experience in IT support with strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
- Have line management experience, coaching others to develop
- Communicate effectively and build trust with colleagues across schools
- Are organised, proactive and solutions-focused
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (travel expenses reimbursed)
- Experience with Google Workspace, Ubiquiti/Aruba networks, or working in schools is beneficial
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
What we offer you:
A culture where ideas are valued, teamwork matters, and colleagues feel supported
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the advert period. Early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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