This post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a committed team and the young people in our welcoming academy community.  The successful candidate will join a highly dedicated support team working within a thriving, growing and ambitious academy with high aspirations and standards.  This is a full time (37 hours per week) all year round position, open to any applicant with suitable skills and experience.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to be at Ormiston Victory Academy. We became an academy in September 2010 and became Outstanding during Ofsted in May 2013. Students and staff are at the heart of the academy and we are committed to providing our Victory community with a vast range of opportunities.

Joining Ormiston Victory Academy, all members of staff have access to a first-rate induction programme, staff development and the opportunity to shape the future of the academy. We expect nothing short of excellence from all our staff, in return, we offer a fantastic place to work and make a difference.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the oldest and largest school trusts in the country. OAT’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

About you

You must have the technical knowledge along with a proactive mindset to be the senior IT team member on site for resolution of business-as-usual issues, responsible for using available resources to ensure IT service levels and standards are maintained in the academy. The role provides line management of junior IT staff within the academy, and from time to time will be required to support projects and service improvements, either in the academy or across the trust.

You will provide a comprehensive and effective technical support service to students and all staff at the academy.  This role requires an IT professional, who has a wide variety of hands-on experience.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience or appropriate qualification that shows a strong understanding of all the support and management applicable to the role as detailed in the job description.
• Is highly organised and can plan well - mitigating threats and maximising opportunities.
• Has excellent communication skills and can work closely with students, staff and stakeholders at all levels.
• Enjoys working as part of a team to ensure success for all.
• Is dynamic, innovative and self-motivated.
• Has a commitment to continuous learning.

We would encourage candidates to explore our website for more information about Victory Academy and view our virtual tours.  If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Hawes, PA to the Principal on n.hawes@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on 6th January 2025.  We may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

Ormiston Victory Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974