Academy IT Lead at Armthorpe Academy
- doncaster, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £32 - £34 Per Hour
Job Description
Academy IT Lead
Salary: NJC Grade 7 - £32,061- £34,435
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start date: October 2026
About Consilium Academies
Consilium Academies isa values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equity withIntegrity. We work across eight schools in Salford, South Yorkshire and theNorth East, fostering collaboration, high-quality professional development and strongschool improvement.
We believe every childdeserves an excellent education and every colleague deserves the support andopportunity to thrive. Our people are central to our success, and we investheavily in training, career development and wellbeing through our Centre for ProfessionalLearning.
About Armthorpe Academy
Armthorpe Academy isan 11-16 school in Doncaster with a strong focus on inclusion, ambition anddeveloping the whole child. We prepare young people not only academically, butsocially, emotionally and culturally for life in modern Britain.
Our values of Respect,Responsibility, Resilience, Pride and Ambition underpin everything we do. Aspart of the Consilium family, this is an exciting time to join us as wecontinue to evolve our curriculum, pedagogy and learning environment.
The Role
We are seeking anexperienced and proactive Academy IT Lead to join our Trust-wide IT Servicesteam. You will be the on-site IT lead at Armthorpe Academy, working closelywith school leaders and staff while being part of a collaborative central ITteam of 13 professionals.
You will takeownership of all aspects of IT provision on site, ensuring staff and studentsreceive reliable, high-quality technical support and that systems are secure,compliant and fit for purpose.
Occasional travel toother Trust schools may be required.
Key Responsibilities
IT Operations &Support
- Lead day-to-day IT operations on site, providing proactive and reactive support
- Manage and resolve helpdesk tickets in line with SLAs
- Maintain school infrastructure, hardware, software and network systems
- Act as the on-site representative for Trust IT Services
Hardware, Software& Network
- Install, configure and maintain PCs, laptops, tablets, servers and peripherals
- Support VoIP phone systems, printers, projectors and interactive boards
- Ensure antivirus, updates and security measures are fully implemented
- Support basic network management tasks, including VLAN changes
- Maintain accurate documentation of systems, passwords and assets
Relationships &Communication
- Build strong working relationships with SLT, staff and students
- Hold regular meetings with school operational leaders
- Liaise with central IT colleagues and third-party suppliers
- Provide guidance, advice and training to staff when required
Compliance,Security & Development
- Implement Trust IT policies and cyber security practices
- Support GDPR compliance and data protection requirements