IT Technician

Key purpose of the role

To support the Head of Network Services and Lead IT Technicians in the development, maintenance and management of the Trust’s IT network infrastructure and associated systems and equipment across the range of Trust academies and central services, ensuring they are fully operational, providing appropriate access to students, staff and visitors, in a controlled and secure way.

The IT Technician will contribute to the achievement of the Trust’s strategic objectives by undertaking the following specific responsibilities.

Contract: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, full year.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for candidates with strong IT skills, across a variety of network wired and wireless systems, teaching & learning software packages, business support solutions and a range of different processing and learning devices.

The ability to think quickly and calmly under pressure with an aptitude for identifying issues and developing solutions both within, across various teams and also on an individual basis.

Self-motivated, resilient and calm, with the ability to manage a demanding workload and deliver results.

Innovative and outward looking; creative in finding solutions with the ability to respectfully and logically present issues and solutions to key senior stakeholders.

How to apply

Please complete the application and equality monitoring forms and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk

Closing date: 9am on 25 August 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as the Trust may choose to interview and appoint a successful candidate on receipt of a suitable application.

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please email team_hr@prospecttrust.org.uk

Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT) takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the GDPR regulations; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.

We are looking for candidates with strong IT skills, across a variety of network wired and wireless systems, teaching & learning software packages, business support solutions and a range of different processing and learning devices.

The ability to think quickly and calmly under pressure with an aptitude for identifying issues and developing solutions both within, across various teams and also on an individual basis.

Self-motivated, resilient and calm, with the ability to manage a demanding workload and deliver results.

Innovative and outward looking; creative in finding solutions with the ability to respectfully and logically present issues and solutions to key senior stakeholders.