IT Engineer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for two IT Engineers to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.

Working hours are 8am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday, across a cluster of three schools, all in and around the Manchester area. Applicants should be aware that interviews will be held in person, therefore, it is preferable that applicants should already live in the Greater Manchester area.

The role is term time only plus six weeks. Term time is 38 weeks when schools are open to pupils, the additional six weeks will be worked across the remaining 13 weeks, specific working days to be agreed with the line manager, dependent upon project work as required across the Trust.

These projects are a great opportunity for development of skills and knowledge of our IT systems.

The advert closes to applicants on Thursday 20 March, with interviews to be held at Greenacres, Wythenshawe, M23 2SZ on Tuesday 25 March 2025. 

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide specialist technical IT support across Trust Academies including the development and maintenance of infrastructure / resources and to provide general support to staff and pupils
• To work collaboratively with all staff and parents/carers to support student well-being and promote the values of the Trust and each school.
• Under the direction of the Head of IT Services support the installation, maintenance, availability and security of the Trust-wide network, hardware, and software.
• To make a key contribution to the development of and support provided by the IT Services Team across all schools through the provision and delivery of a highly effective service.
• To have a basic understanding of IT's role in safeguarding and the measures used to support a safe working environment for staff and students.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.