IT Team Leader

Scholars' Education Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced IT Team Leader with dynamic problem-solving capacity and the ability to work without supervision. Scholars' Education Trust foci includes the use of Digital Technology in and out of the classroom developing an innovative educational experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide 2nd and 3rd-line IT support for staff and students including:

• Line manage the onsite IT/Media Technician
• Manage the network infrastructure, servers, workstations, and software
• Ensure that clients' ICT Support requests are dealt with effectively and within a timely manner
• Maintain and develop the ICT infrastructure and systems
• Develop and support the school's use of technology within the classroom such as VR Headsets and 1-1 iPad scheme
• Advise on strategic development of IT service
• Ensure the Teaching and Learning needs of the staff and leadership are met

We offer excellent personal development training opportunities, overseen and delivered by a highly experienced IT Team to develop the right candidates' skills and expertise.

A professional dress code is expected.

We offer excellent local government pension scheme membership with an employer's contribution of 21.65%.

Other rewards and benefits of working with us include:

• Annual cross-trust conference
• Access to Employee Assistant Programme from day one of employment
• Access to Wellbeing Programme (physio, GP service, counselling, menopause support and more) after 2 years of service
• Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years via Spec Savers
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Discounts and deals via Teachers' Discount
• 27 holiday days (+8 Bank Holidays)

Working pattern: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Further details and application forms are available from our website Current Vacancies - Scholars Education Trust or contact the HR team at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday, 23 February 2026, 9am

Interview date: TBC

Start date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Safeguarding: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Diversity: Scholars' Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Declaration of criminal offences: The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not 'protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

Scholars' Education Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced IT Team Leader with dynamic problem-solving capacity and the ability to work without supervision. Scholars' Education Trust foci includes the use of Digital Technology in and out of the classroom developing an innovative educational experience.

A professional dress code is expected.

We offer excellent local government pension scheme membership with an employer's contribution of 21.65%.

Other rewards and benefits of working with us include:

• Annual cross-trust conference
• Access to Employee Assistant Programme from day one of employment
• Access to Wellbeing Programme (physio, GP service, counselling, menopause support and more) after 2 years of service
• Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years via Spec Savers
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Discounts and deals via Teachers' Discount
• 27 holiday days (+8 Bank Holidays)

Working pattern: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.