IT Technician

IT Technician - Full Time, 37 hours per week

Salary Scale: CLPT 04-11 £25,185 - £28,142 Depending on experience

The Central Learning Partnership Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiast and technically capable IT Technician to join the trust’s in-house Central IT team to support the Wolverhampton hub of academies. The post will be based at Heath Park School, WV11 1RD, as well as supporting our other local schools on a rota basis.

The successful candidate will need to be:

• A self-motivated individual and dedicated to supporting staff and students
• Able to effectively work as part of a team, forming positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• A confident communicator and member of the team.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Have experience in a similar IT environment

Overview of the role:

• To ensure the smooth running of the trust’s IT networks & systems.
• To provide outstanding, pro-active and accessible support to all users.
• Supporting all users across the trust’s academies via the central helpdesk.
• To provide support to our local schools on a rota basis.
• Install and test new hardware and equipment.
• Perform device repairs and upgrades.
• Identify and rectify hardware or software faults.
• Install and test new software and associated deployments via MDT/WDS, PDQ Deploy & Intune/MEM.
• Perform network cable installation and connectivity in-line with the relevant standards where required.
• Ensure an up-to-date inventory of ICT equipment, software licenses and consumables are maintained.

What you will receive from us:

• Training and development opportunities
• Access to the company pension scheme.
• Free parking.
• 26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.

Application deadline: 17/08/2026

Interviews week commencing 24th August 2026

Expected start date: September 2026

For more information, please see our Vacancy Information Pack and application form.

https://www.clpt.co.uk/careers/

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note we only accept applications that are submitted via My New Term platform.

We reserve the right to make an offer prior to the closing date, therefore if you share our vision and determination, possess strong ambitions for learners, and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community, then we would be delighted to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFGUARDING

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

• adult cautions (simple or conditional);
• conditional cautions;
• convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either with the application or verbally at interview. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

The school values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the school will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.