Trust IT Services Deputy Manager

Part of the St John the Baptist Catholic MAT 

Tel: 01603 611431

Email:   swinters@ndhs.org.uk 

Website:   https://www.ndhs.org.uk/vacancies 

• Salary - Scale H, Point 23-25, £34,434 - £36,362 pa 
• Permanent 
• Full Time 
• 37 hours per week 
• All Year Round 
• Required for July 2026 

St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJB CMAT) are seeking a Deputy IT Services Manager to assist the MAT IT Services Manager in the effective development, operation and security of the Multi Academy Trust’s IT services and infrastructure as well as the services and infrastructures of the individual schools. 

The position is part of a small team based at Notre Dame High School in Norwich, serving schools in the Trust across Norfolk, North Suffolk and Peterborough. 

We are seeking someone with at least 4 years of IT support experience in a Microsoft environment. They need to have practical experience in supporting network operating systems, equipment, cabling, and infrastructure products as well as a proven technical background in desktop computers and peripherals. They will also have an enthusiasm for the deeper technologies needed to successfully run a trust-wide WAN. 

A full driving licence is required as there is a need to visit other schools regularly. 

Join us at SJBC MAT and benefit from: 

• a culture which values respect, honesty and kindness; 
• great training, leading to great professional development and career progression; 
• an outstanding quality of relationship between pupils and staff, and between pupils themselves; 
• Norfolk Pension Fund - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 

Preliminary visits to the school or discussions regarding the post are welcome by arrangement with Shane Winters, MAT IT Services Manager at - swinters@ndhs.org.uk  

SJBC MAT welcomes applications from members of minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities.  

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply. 

How to apply 

For an application form and further details including a job description and person specification, click the ‘Apply for Job’ button and you will be redirected to our website and then apply via the online application form on our recruitment website. 

We reserve the right to close advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 

Closing date:    15 June 2026, 9am 

Interview date:     22 June 2026 

The Trust schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Protections practices of the Trust. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.