IT Officer

DRET Central team is now recruiting for an IT Officer based at King Edward VI Academy. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

We are looking for someone who is ready to join a warm, welcoming team at the DRET IT & Data Team. You will work alongside experienced colleagues while also having the wealth of support from the central IT & Data Team, we want someone to join us who will be vocal, challenge our thinking and be ready to start a career in IT Support with us.

• An IT Officer at the David Ross Education Trust is someone who can learn whichever part of the IT Architecture and systems that make up delivering a world class IT service to our staff and students.
• You will want to be able to notice everything our students do well and celebrate them, acknowledging with them their achievements using warm language to make them feel excellent and to make them feel seen. We are looking for someone who is passionate and has a clear professional drive to improve the outcomes and life chances of each and every student they work alongside.
• The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated, customer focused and can work to a high level of accuracy to contribute to further enhancing the values and culture at our academies.

This position is a permanent contract, working full time (37 hours per week, working days Monday – Friday).

However, alternate working patterns such as term-time only working may be considered for the right candidate.

For further details, please review the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.

Please direct informal enquires to Ellis Jacklin, IT & Data Director at EJacklin@dret.co.uk.

About our Academy

At King Edward VI Academy we believe that all students have the ability to succeed, and we ensure they are prepared to participate positively in our 21st century community. We are unapologetically ambitious for all our students and provide access to high quality educational opportunities regardless of socio-economic background. We are an inclusive community that is student focused, embraces differences and celebrates diversity.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 8, FTE £25,992 per annum
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Educated to GCSE-level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• A skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in a customer service or IT Support role with excellent communication skills at a range of levels.
• Proven experience in maintaining accurate records and the safe storage of confidential information
• Ability to use initiative to identify issues, problems or concerns and to know when to refer onwards.
• Experience of working independently with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Flexible approach to working arrangements and duties.
• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Able to always maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity.
• Be flexible and resilient in response to a changing educational environment.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here".

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.