IT Technician

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest, to change to lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston Academies Trust, we are looking for an enthusiastic IT Technician with strong communication skills to support our staff and students across several sites in west London. The role will be primarily based at Ormiston Bridge Academy but it is vital that the successful candidate is able and willing to travel across all of our London sites. The role of IT Technician includes first and some second line technical support, with the opportunity to be involved in the implementation of our cloud-first programme. IT Technicians are critical to developing strong, effective relationships with our staff and role will be instrumental in the management of cloud-first projects, providing technical direction, support and guidance to technicians and staff, as well as working closely with senior staff at each site to align technology to their ambitions for delivering excellent education to their community of families, carers, and young people.

This is a fantastic time to join the growing IT team at Ormiston Academies Trust. We believe that technology is crucial to the success of our pupils and staff, and our technology strategy is designed to deliver a highly responsive, highly adaptable IT service that meets the ongoing requirements of our academies and central teams. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with people, and developing their technical skills in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in providing IT support in a workplace environment.
• Skilled in troubleshooting hardware, software, and devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, mobiles).
• Confident using Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, SharePoint, and Active Directory.
• Able to explain technical information clearly to non-technical users.

Why work for Ormiston? 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, your work will have 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 - being part of 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 We have already taken significant steps on our journey to improve IT services and, with significant future investment planned, our improvement trajectory over the coming years is ambitious. To make this happen, we need you.