Job Introduction
IT Technician
37 hr week
52 weeks per year
Band 5 £26,473 – £28,239
Solent Academies Trust is a multi-academy Trust comprised of five special schools, three of which are in Portsmouth, one in Compton, West Sussex and one in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Our sixth special school, based in Boorley Green, Botley is due to open September 2026.
We are looking to recruit an IT Technician, to work within our busy IT Team, led by our IT Technical Lead.
The IT Technician will work collaboratively across our academies; therefore, a full driving licence and business use car insurance are essential!
Our IT function is critical to enable our pupils to access their learning and for the smooth running of the Trust infrastructure. We are forward thinking, creative and innovative in our use of IT.
You will need to be a methodical, enthusiastic and highly organised individual who possess excellent time management skills and is able to work well under pressure.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their high level of competency in ICT and be a strong communicator.
We offer you:
- Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development
- The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking trust
- A happy, committed and supportive community
- Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
- 17.9% employer pension contribution
- Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service
- Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
- Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff
- Free onsite parking
- CPD opportunities to support Career development
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee Benefits Platform
For more details, please visit our website http://solent-trust.net
If you have any questions at all or wish to submit an application, please email recruitment@solentacademiestrust.info
Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 9am.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2025.
Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
