Job Description

Permanent

All Year Round

Full Time - 37 Hours per week

TPLTSS7 34,314 - 37,035 (actual salary)

Plus various Company Benefits

The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated and technically competent 3rd Line IT Engineer to effectively assist in managing an established centralised network across the Trust.

As part of this role, under the direction of the Head/Deputy Head of IT, you will;

Be responsible for ensuring the smooth, secure running and functioning of existing IT systems. Manage the network and its virtual and physical security systems including servers, switches, firewalls, routers, web filtering, phone system, CCTV, antivirus/antimalware and wireless access equipment. Assist in the development and implementation of future technologies and enhancements.

The successful candidate will;

Be an excellent team player, highly motivated and a clear communicator. Have a passion for IT and customer service. Have at least five years proven experience in a high pressure IT environment, with hands-on experience of server maintenance, repair and recovery. Have experience and detailed understanding of Windows (client and server), Apple and Chromebook MDM. Have expert understanding of IT Hardware and Software, understanding of technical standards, applications and principles enabling all systems to be supported, maintained and developed. Plus other qualities found in the full job description.

We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

The PLaTform -

Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.

Healthshield -

Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.

Discounted nursery fees

for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.

Contributory pension scheme

offering generous employer contribution rates.

CPD opportunities

both internally & externally.

A very friendly school community

with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

Health & Fitness offers

, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.

A Cycle to Work scheme.

Free on-site parking.

Flu vaccinations on site

, during the working day, free of charge.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.At our heart is a passion to put 'Students First' and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also 'cherish' our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning 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 paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as 'Spent' under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: 01 June 2025

Proposed Interview Date: 04 June 2025

Proposed Start Date: 01 July 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,314.00-37,035.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PLT-R575
Expected start date: 01/07/2025