Job Description

About this Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Senior IT Technician to join our central IT team, based primarily at Wheatley Park School, with responsibility for delivering high-quality IT support to the school and to local primary schools, including John Watson School.

This role combines day-to-day operational IT support with infrastructure maintenance, digital content management, and second-line technical resolution. You'll work closely with the RLT Senior Network Manager and IT Technician to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT services that support teaching, learning, and administration.

If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role with scope to take initiative, shape local IT systems, and contribute to wider Trust projects, this is a fantastic opportunity.

The successful candidate will have:

Experience providing IT support in a school or similar multi-site environment Confidence managing and troubleshooting Windows servers, networking equipment, and a range of end-user devices Experience using and supporting Google Workspace and other cloud-based platforms Familiarity with ticketing/helpdesk systems and structured IT support workflows Ability to manage and update website content and contribute to digital communications Strong communication and organisational skills, with a calm, professional, and user-focused approach A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider IT team A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between Wheatley Park School, John Watson School, and local primary schoolThe River Learning Trust is a forward-thinking family of schools where staff and students are supported to thrive. Our IT team plays a vital role in ensuring technology enhances learning and school operations across both primary and secondary settings.You'll join a supportive and professional central IT team, with the opportunity to contribute to Trust-wide projects and develop your skills through tailored, hands-on training and real-world experience.We offer:Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION

is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR 'WHY?'

is that children and young people 'only get one go' in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible 'go' for our pupils.

OUR 'HOW?

' is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles. Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our "" guide.This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The River Learning Trust reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance. If you would like to have a confidential conversation with

Paul Oglesby (RLT Senior Network Manager)

, about the role, prior to application, then please email

poglesby@riverlearningtrust.org

or telephone

01865 877686

. The River Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link . Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link A varied and impactful role supporting a range of schools and users A supportive team culture within a forward-thinking Trust Real opportunities for career progression and technical development Ongoing professional training and mentoring from experienced IT leaders
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,366.00-36,124.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kidlington OX5 2NT

Application deadline: 24/07/2025