Are you an experienced ICT Technician who is motivated and passionate about IT infrastructure? We would love to hear from 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 (teaching and support) at the academy.  This role requires an IT professional, who has a wide variety of hands-on experience.

The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy known locally as CNS, is a popular and well-regarded secondary school and sixth form that was established in 1910 and that has been a key part of the educational landscape of Norwich ever since. CNS is a vibrant, forward thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED with a vision to be a centre of pride for the local community, achieved in part through many partnerships including the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme, Norwich City Football Club and the National Tennis Association.  Our facilities and partnerships bring unparalleled additional benefits to our students and staff.

At the very heart of our ethos is being a truly comprehensive school that supports the care and development of the whole individual, in a happy and diverse community that instils pride in all its members.  We aim to enable every student to maximise their potential and prepare them for their future through the provision of high-quality education.  We do this through investing in our staff, and we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing and career development, with high quality training and excellent progression opportunities.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies.  The Trust’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.

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 has the ability to 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.

CNS has high aspirations for all its staff and students and provides excellent support, both professionally and personally, we would love you to join our community where you will share in our inspiring vision and help to deliver our values of excellence, respect and integrity.

If you have the experience and skills we are looking for and want to develop your career in a thriving and ambitious school, please complete an application form by the closing date of 10th July, early applications are advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy should a suitable candidate be found.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please the HR team via email at hr@cns-school.org 

The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston 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.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

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