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IT Technician

Laurus Ryecroft · Manchester · Tameside

Job description

The Laurus Trust is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic IT Technician to join our dedicated IT team, supporting schools across the Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of dedicated IT professionals who support and service the IT function in a fast-paced environment across 6 secondary, 6 primary, 4 sixth forms and 1 alternative provision schools for over 10,000 users. 

As an IT Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring staff and students have reliable, effective access to technology. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide first-line technical support, assist with the maintenance of network infrastructure, and help deliver high-quality IT services across our schools.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. 

Job Purpose 

  • To provide technical support and maintenance service for the IT provision across the schools in the Laurus Trust.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
  • Prior experience in a similar IT based role.
  • Computer hardware technical knowledge.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. 

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

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About this school

Laurus Ryecroft

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Outstanding
Pupils
1,142
Avg teacher salary
£47,449
Pupil:teacher ratio
12.7:1
Academy trust
THE LAURUS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Manchester, Tameside, M43 7LJ

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Salary
£27,275 - £28,608 (Actual salary)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
20 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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