Job Reference # EDV/2025/OAT/00193
Location Unit G.05b - Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1SF
Contract Type Permanent/Flexible Working/Work from Home (WFH)
Contract Term Full-Time
Salary £29,546.00 - £31,686.00 Annually (FTE)
OAT Central 6-8
Closing Date 9:00am, 24th Sep 2025
Start Date ASAP
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s) Week commencing 29th September
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About This Role
About this Role
Work Where It Matters Most, Achieve What Matters More
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are excited to share an opportunity to join our central IT team as IT Technician.
Were looking for a proactive, IT professional with experience providing technician support to users ideally within an education setting. In this role, you will be first point of contact for staff seeking IT support either remotely or in person. You will provide technical support, advice and training to staff, ensuring the standard helpdesk operating procedure is applied to resolve and escalate incidents and service requests.
Youll work with the IT support manager to install, configure and test new IT hardware and software, as well as fault diagnosis and repair of IT portable devices, equipment and consumables.
In this role, you will be responsible for the ordering of equipment for the office, academies and remote staff locations, ensuring the asset register is updated and maintained for all managed equipment and software.
This role is a remote working role with regular travel to the Birmingham office, OAT academies and other locations as required.
About Ormiston Academies Trust
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
About You
We are looking for a candidate with experience providing technical support, practical experience of troubleshooting hardware locally and remotely. You will hold a recognised computer or network qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant role.
You will have working knowledge of Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint as well as Azure, Entra and Intune admin cloud services.
Youll have the ability to troubleshoot, and problem solve desktop and user based technical issues quickly and efficiently to provide an exceptional service. The ability to manage priorities in a busy, complex environment whilst meeting agreed deadlines and timescales is critical to this role.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits That Care For You
We value your hard work and dedication, and were committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years service)
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you have any questions about the role please contact our recruitment team at .
The closing date for applications is 9am on 24 September with interviews due to take place the week commencing 29 September.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Ormiston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Childrens Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Contact Details Amy Branford
01212365100
Unit G.05b - Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street, Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 1SF 0121 236 5100
http://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk
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