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Vacancy details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academy IT Lead to work within the Watergrove Trust’s dynamic and innovative IT department. We will offer you the opportunity to work as part of an award winning team working across our primary and secondary academy settings, leading the excellent IT support provision for one of our academies. It is important to us to find the right kind of person for this dynamic role. Your problem solving and interpersonal skills are as important as your technical ability. IT professionals need to be able to interact successfully with others, as well as providing technical support and experience working with machines. Watergrove Trust is growing and has a passion for providing more to the communities we work in. IT is a key function and we support our partners through innovation. We endeavour to coach our users and challenge them to try new technologies and look to improve working routines through the use of IT. To arrange an informal discussion with our Strategic IT Director in advance of submitting your application, please email Dave Leonard ([email protected]) who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the role.

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We are looking for an additional IT Technician to join our innovative team providing support to schools in our Rochdale based MAT. If you, or someone you know wants to learn, grow, and make a difference to our users, I'd be pleased to speak to you about the role, or to receive your application. Full details can be found here. Please ensure that all applications go through our online portal as we strive to adhere to safe and fair recruitment practices. I look forward to hearing from you. Dave.

Please click here to view the job on our website and to apply. Start Date: ASAP Hours: 36 ¼ hours per week, All Year Round Salary: Grade 4; Points 7-11, currently £25,584 – £27,269 About this Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Technician to work within the Watergrove Trust’s dynamic and innovative IT department. We will offer you the opportunity to work as part of a progressive and forward thinking team working across our primary and secondary academy settings. Watergrove Trust is growing and has a passion for providing more to the communities we work in. IT is a key function and we support our partners through innovation. We endeavour to coach our users and challenge them to try new technologies and look to improve working routines through the use of IT. You can be part of this by joining us to provide day to day desktop support, hardware support, troubleshooting and be involved in larger projects. Main responsibilities will be to provide effective support, installation, configuration and maintenance of the IT system, software, hardware and infrastructure as well as data security. It is important to us to find the right kind of person for this dynamic role. Your problem solving and interpersonal skills are as important as your technical ability. IT professionals need to be able to interact successfully with others, as well as providing technical support and experience working with machines. Whilst the role will be primarily based at Matthew Moss High School, you may be required to perform your duties within any of the locations of the Watergrove Trust. Why Work for us: We will be looking for those who are keen to develop and enhance their skills in a wide variety of IT areas. The trust are keen to develop their staff and would support post holders in pursuing fully funded level 3, level 4, or degree level apprenticeships, along with any other training needs identified by the post holder or their line managers. We have a history of developing staff to progress in their careers and motivated staff can typically expect career progression internally or externally within 2 years of employment. Benefits we can offer: Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.4% Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic) Cycle to work scheme Flexible annual leave entitlement including all bank holidays To arrange an informal discussion with our Strategic IT Director in advance of submitting your application, please email [email protected]. How to Apply: Please complete our online application form by the following date and time: Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025 at 9am Interviews will be held week commencing 12th May 2025. 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. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we only reach out to successfully shortlisted candidates. Therefore, if you haven’t heard from us by the interview date, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks and usual satisfactory pre-employment clearances. The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Morning all, We are looking to appoint an additional Academy IT Lead (Senior Technician) to our successful, hard working and friendly IT team here at Watergrove Trust. If you are based in the North West, please have a look at the details here and feel free to get in touch with me either via the email address on the website, or via a DM on Edugeek. We are a well respected trust full of decent people, and are growing at a manageable pace, so it'd be great to hear from anyone interested in getting involved. Dave.

We have a vacancy for an IT Technician to join our experienced pool of IT support professionals at Watergrove Trust. We are a forward thinking organisation that values it's staff and this is a great opportunity for someone starting their career or looking to move to an organisation with excellent progression opportunities. You can find the details via our website where you'll notice that I'm really keen to hold a discussion with interested candidates before they apply. I look forward to hearing from interested candidates soon. Dave.

Due to expansion of our IT team, we are looking to appoint a new IT Systems Manager to join our talented, friendly and innovative crew. All details can be found via our website here, but I'd draw your attention to the part where I welcome a conversation with you before applying. I've done this for a awhile now and it's a great way for you to learn more about the role and for me to learn a little about you. It can help clear up any misunderstandings before you spend the time submitting an application. I hope to speak to you soon. Dave.

We have a vacancy for an Academy IT Lead within our award winning IT support team. The role is particularly interesting as it is based at a school that we are transitioning into our trust, so along with the usual opportunities to develop your career there will also be some projects around the academisation process that you could get your teeth into. Details are on the website here, but I'd strongly advise anyone interested to get in touch with me for a chat before applying, as it's difficult to do justice to the post in an advert. Dave.

We are looking to add to our existing team of dedicated IT support technicians and have a vacancy for a Senior IT Technician who will be based at one of our trust secondary schools. We current support nine schools, both internal trust schools and other local schools who have heard about our reputation for providing excellent support. We offer a pleasant working environment, lots of opportunities for progression, occasional staff meals out and the odd pie here or there. If you are looking for the next step on your career ladder then please get in touch for a chat so that I can tell you more about how good we are! Details can be found via our trust website here: https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/senior-it-technician-2/ Hope to speak to you soon. Dave.

Due to trust expansion we have a vacancy for a Senior IT Technician to work in one of our Rochdale high Schools. The job would be a suitable next step for an existing IT Technician who wants to progress their career and work towards a position as a network manager. You would be working as part of a team of IT support professionals with extensive knowledge and experience, and in an environment where creativity, innovation and personality are positively encouraged. There is significant opportunity for training and career development, and we are keen to support all members of the team in achieving Level 3, Level 4 or degree level apprenticeships whilst working and earning. It's an exciting time for Watergrove Trust, and you could be part of our journey. If you would like a chat about the role then please get in touch, either by DM or via the email address which can be found on the job vacancy page which can be viewed here.

As our trust grows, so does our need to provide high quality IT Support to our users. As a result we are looking to appoint an IT Technician to work in one of our Rochdale high schools. The role is slightly different in that there is a significant opportunity for career development as part of the role and so we are looking for someone with the right attitude rather than the right qualifications. If you are motivated and want to learn and grow in a supportive environment then please check out the job details here. I'd strongly encourage anyone who is interested in the role to get in touch with me for an informal chat before applying so that you can learn more about the job. You can also send me a DM via edugeek if you prefer. Who knows, this could be the first step in the rest of your career...

As a result of a promotion of one of our IT Service Managers an exciting opportunity has arisen to join my wonderful, award winning team providing IT Management to the schools in our rapidly expanding trust. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated team who offer support to each other as well as to the schools that they look after. Good people skills are essential as we believe that communication and empathy form the basis for the relationships needed to provide an outstanding level of service. Take a look at the vacancy and please feel free to reach out to me directly if you want to know anything further about the role. https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/it-service-manager-2/ I look forward to meeting with interested parties and welcoming the right person to my team. Dave, aka @ITBadger

Advert and application forms can be found at https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/it-technician-level-1/ Morning all, I'm looking to expand my team with the addition of an IT technician to work at one of our trust High Schools. Technical knowledge is less important than the right attitude, good people skills and a willingness to learn, although some IT skills and / or experience would be an advantage. Looking for a September start so quite a tight turnaround here, with interviews on the 4th July. Happy to have a chat with anyone thinking of applying to ensure that we are a good fit for each other, so if you or someone you know is interested please DM me to arrange this. Dave.

JD, PS and Application form can be found on the website here. Redwood is special needs school in Rochdale, which caters for young people aged 11-19 who have additional needs. We are a diverse community where everyone is “nurtured, valued and empowered to be active learners”. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed ICT Technician to join our ambitious and successful team here at Redwood School, who under the direction of the ICT Manager will contribute to the delivery of effective ICT systems, providing reactive and proactive support and meeting deadlines within the demands of a modern SEND school. The position will be based across our five school sites in Rochdale and Middleton, so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle or willingness to travel across sites is essential. Applicants will need to be hardworking, enthusiastic, organised and passionate about providing first class customer service to all stakeholders of the school by supporting a broad range of ICT systems. ICT lies at the very heart of our Learning and Teaching agenda as we seek to raise attainment within the school. You will help to promote this throughout the curriculum. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation which can be found at http://www.redwood-school.com and send completed applications to [email protected] by 12pm on 29th November 2021. Please note CVs are not accepted., direct applications only, no agencies. Interviews to be held on 3rd December 2021 This position is to commence as soon as possible following clearances The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

As a result of one of my technicians taking a job closer to home I'm looking for an IT Technician Level 2 to join my team of superheroes. There will be plenty of opportunities for development as our trust is aiming to grow over the coming years. The post is based at Matthew Moss High School, which is a fantastic place to work and unlike any other school that I've come across. If you are interested in joining a team of dynamic, forward thinking IT professionals and have a great customer focused attitude, then I'd love to hear from you. Please see the advert at our trust website in the first instance as this will then be replicated to the school website once the layout has been approved later today.