Trust Central - ICT Technician

The de Ferrers Trust

Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL

The de Ferrers Trust is a mixed multi-academy trust based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.  The Trust currently consists of seven schools (three secondaries and four primaries) which educate approximately 5,500 children and young people between the ages of 3 year and 19 year, and employs 700 members of staff.

Our culture is one where every individual is both valued and valuable. We are firmly committed to achieving the very best for every child, but we also work to ensure that colleagues feel as engaged and fulfilled in their work as our students do in their learning. We want people to feel empowered, motivated and belong to something meaningful.

At The de Ferrers Trust we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in communities where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and future every day.

The Candidate

As an ICT Technician you will work within our IT Support Team across all seven of our academies, all of which are located in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, just a short drive from each other. No two days are the same so you will need to have the resilience and enthusiasm to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

You will support the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the schools’ IT systems and act as the first line of IT support for staff and students.

Experience of working in an educational setting is not essential and we welcome applicants with experience outside of the education sector. The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team is essential.

In this role you would play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our IT Support services for the benefit of our staff and students. You will have up to date knowledge of IT best practice, products, and statutory requirements.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve.  We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

Benefits Package

The de Ferrers Trust strives to be an 'Employer of Choice' and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Leader’s listen to all stakeholders and are proactive in looking after our best resource - our staff. We are proactive in ensuring a work life balance is maintained offering an excellent benefit package which includes:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• BHSF Healthcare Scheme
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme

How to Apply:

Start date: As soon as possible

You can apply directly to the Trust HR Team via the Trust website www.deferrerstrust.com and email your application to careers@deferrerstrust.com. You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons we cannot accept C.Vs.

Please note: This is an open advert and will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications or we appoint a suitable candidate.

Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. If you do not hear back after 5 working days from submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any other queries, please contact 01283 372600 and ask to speak to Rhiannon Mayne, HR Manager.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in The de Ferrers Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.