Job Description

Vacancy For 1st Line Technician

Core Trust - Central Team

Based at Sawtry Village Academy with required travel to sites in the surrounding area.

Salary:

Support Staff PayScale, Grade 4

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Point 3

24,796 Per Annum

Hours of work:

37 Hours, 52 Weeks a year

We have an exciting opportunity to join our central IT team. This role will Provide high quality service in response to IT Tickets from employees and schools.

The Opportunity

Provide 1st line IT support to staff & students at your group of academy sites. Ensure that the IT equipment is fully functioning and perform regular maintenance on ICT equipment. Setting up new machines, swapping faulty devices, carry out fault-finding, repair equipment where possible and organise external repairs where necessary. Travel to our partner schools for IT patch visits and to assist our other Academy teams where required. Ensuring that systems and software are implemented in line with the Trust's IT policy and be aware of and advise the line manager on all Health and Safety matters relating to ICT and have knowledge of and be able to implement safe working practices.

The ideal candidate

Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths. IT Qualifications or equivalent qualifications Good knowledge and experience of working with Active Directory and Group Policy objects Working knowledge of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (including MS Windows). High personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

About Sawtry Village Academy:

Sawtry Village Academy prides itself on the success and growth of young people that attend the school in the heart of the community. The school values are embedded in the everyday life at Sawtry Village Academy, where all staff promote and live by striving, valuing and adventuring to deliver high quality education to become an even better school. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 35 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is:

21st November 2025

Interview to take place on:

26th November 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The 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 appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,796.00 per year

Work Location: In person