Senior IT Technician- The GORSE Academies Trust

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST

Subject to a 6-Month Probationary Period

We seek to appoint a driven, highly skilled and customer focussed IT professional for the role of Senior IT Technician. The successful candidate will take a very committed stance on ensuring that IT Services are safe, secure, and robust, whilst maintaining flexible, friendly and strong working relationships with all stakeholders. The position will be predominately based out of The Farnley Academy where the successful candidate will be part of a team providing outstanding IT Support for the academy Staff and Students.

The IT Services team support all academies within The GORSE Academies trust allowing all members of the team to share knowledge and best practice effectively. With the support of the newly formed Infrastructure and Development team all academies will have continued development of IT systems and services and the opportunity for personal CPD.

The Farnley Hub consists of 4 academies, The Farnley Academy, Ryecroft Academy, Elliott Hudson College and The Stephen Longfellow Academy. The successful candidate will work with the IT Hub Manager, Academy staff and students to support and develop IT throughout the academies.

A Full Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from below or from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs) by email to recruitment@tgat.org.uk or by telephone on 0113 487 8888. If you would like to know more about the trust, please visit our website at www.tgat.org.uk.

Please note if you submit an electronic application we will not require a hard copy. CV’s are not accepted.

Please ensure that you read through our application pack carefully and pay attention to the following:

• Senior IT Technician – Job Description & Person Specification
• IT Services Manifesto

Closing date for applications: Monday 9 August 2021 (12 Noon)

Interview date: TBC

The GORSE Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and we expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.