East Hub IT Team Leader

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic IT professional to join The Dean Trust Central Services Team which comprises of a number of qualified professionals delivering services in IT, Finance, Payroll, Health & Safety and Human Resources.

The Central Services Team offers a combination of remote and local on-site proactive and reactive hardware, software and peripheral support to all staff, students, Trustees/Governors, visitors and third parties in line with school/academy and Trust requirements.

The main purpose of this role will be to manage a group of First Line IT Technicians based in a number of existing and future schools that form part of The Dean Trust East Hub. Current schools include; Dean Trust Ardwick and Abraham Moss Community School.

The successful candidate will ideally have proven experience working in an ICT helpdesk/ICT support role, ideally in an education establishment and understand the diverse and wide range of tasks that are involved with supporting teaching staff, administrative staff and pupils.

Detailed knowledge of the latest Microsoft Windows Operating Systems & Microsoft Office packages is essential including the ability to diagnose and repair a variety of hardware and software issues

The position will be predominantly based at Abraham Moss Community School in Crumpsall, Manchester however, you will be required to work at all the schools/academy sites within the current and future Trust, as and when required.

The Dean Trust is Multi Academy Trust established in April 2012, that currently comprises of 12 academies, 7 secondary and 5 primaries, operating in 3 hubs covering Trafford, Manchester, Knowsley and Wigan local authority areas, including some of the most deprived areas of the country. The Trust has seen steady growth since incorporation and aspires to grow further in the future.

Working together as a team has clearly made us stronger, and the support and challenge of each other has enriched each of our academies and the Trust. As an employer, the Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit regardless of background or characteristics. Our aim is to create an environment in which individual differences and the way in which everyone contributes is recognised and valued.

As a highly regarded and successful trust, our operations have a strong social impact and desire to improve the lives of all young people and communities that it serves. To achieve this, we employ talented and committed people who also believe that every pupil can do their best given a chance and encouragement.

Application Closing Date: 9am Monday 13thMay 2024

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.