Academy IT Lead
Salary: NJC Grade 7 - £32,061 - £34,435
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start date: April 2026

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equity with Integrity. We operate eight schools across Salford, South Yorkshire and the North East, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for every child.

Our Trust places people at the heart of everything we do. We invest heavily in staff development through our Centre for Professional Learning, offering tailored CPD, career pathways and opportunities to grow within a supportive and ambitious organisation.

About Heworth Grange School

Heworth Grange School is a large, vibrant secondary school with excellent facilities and a strong sense of community. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum and our commitment to developing the whole child — academically, socially and personally.

Guided by our principles of Every Child – No Excuses, High Expectations, Engaging Learning and No Islands, we work collaboratively to ensure all students and staff feel supported, challenged and valued. As part of the DfE’s RISE programme, we are on an exciting journey of improvement and transformation and are seeking talented professionals to help drive that change.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Academy IT Lead to join our Trust-wide IT Services team. You will be the on-site IT lead at Heworth Grange School, responsible for the day-to-day management of IT systems and services, while working closely with a central team of 13 IT professionals across the Trust.

This is a highly visible role, requiring excellent technical knowledge, strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with staff and students.

Occasional travel to other Trust schools may be required.

Key Responsibilities

IT Leadership & Support

• Lead all aspects of IT provision on site
• Provide proactive and reactive technical support to staff and students
• Manage and resolve helpdesk tickets in line with agreed SLAs
• Represent Trust IT Services within the school and implement Trust-wide IT policies

Hardware, Software & Infrastructure

• Install, configure and maintain PCs, laptops, tablets, servers and peripherals
• Maintain VoIP systems, printers, projectors and interactive boards
• Ensure antivirus protection, updates and patches are applied in line with policy
• Support and maintain network infrastructure, including basic VLAN changes
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, assets and infrastructure

Relationships & Communication

• Build strong relationships with SLT, school staff and students
• Act as the key point of contact between school and central IT teams
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers
• Deliver staff training and guidance on IT systems where required

Security, Compliance & Development

• Implement cyber security and data protection practices
• Support GDPR compliance and secure data handling
• Lead or contribute to school-based and Trust-wide IT projects
• Take ownership of a specialist system or process following training
• Engage in ongoing CPD and professional development

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• ICT qualifications or equivalent experience at Level 3 or above
• Strong experience supporting end-user devices and Windows environments
• Experience with Office 365, server infrastructure and networking
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively
• Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused approach

Desirable

• Experience working within an education setting
• Vendor or specialist IT certifications

A full UK driving licence is essential due to travel between academies.

 Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact Harry Quartermaine

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 3^rd March 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.