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Senior IT Technician

Didsbury High School · Manchester · Manchester

Job description

The Laurus Trust is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior IT Technician to play a key role in supporting and developing our IT services 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 a Senior IT Technician, you will help manage the day-to-day operation of the IT Helpdesk, providing high-quality second-line support whilst supporting the Trust IT Manager in delivering an efficient, reliable and customer-focused IT service. You will lead by example, coordinate the work of IT Technicians and contribute to a wide range of infrastructure, systems and service improvement projects.

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 manage the day-to-day work of the IT Helpdesk, taking responsibility for the daily administration and operation of the department and work closely with the IT Managers, assisting and enabling them in their role. 

Key Skills & Experience

  • Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
  • Direct experience in an IT Support/helpdesk.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe CC and other relevant IT packages 

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

Didsbury High School

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Outstanding
Pupils
1,181
Avg teacher salary
£48,677
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.

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Manchester, Manchester, M20 2ET

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Salary
£31,015 - £33,120 (Actual salary)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
20 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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