IT Network Systems Technician at The Howard Academy Trust

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HAT/57359
  Location
Waterfront Utc, South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£28,598.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC C1 points 12-19
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 30th Jan 2026
  Start Date
February/March 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Driving licence required
  Interview Date(s)
2nd February 2026
   Interview Date(s)           2nd February 2026
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About this Role

The Howard Academy Trust is seeking a highly effective IT Network Systems Technician, to start from February/March 2026. This role will be based within the IT Department, as part of the Central Operations Team of the Trust.

The successful candidate will support and maintain the Trust’s network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity and assisting with system administration tasks. They will be a proactive, hardworking self-starter with a sound understanding of IT support and the flexibility to travel between all schools within the Trust to fulfil day-to-day responsibilities. Access to a personal vehicle and holding a full UK driving licence are essential for this role. This position is well suited to an experienced IT or Desktop Support Technician seeking to further develop their network infrastructure expertise.

This is a full time, permanent role, all year round, paid on the NJC pay scale C1 point 12-19 (FTE £28,598 - £32,061).

The working pattern will consist of 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive Salary package
  • LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
  • Heavily subsidised private healthcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free flu jabs
  • A welcoming work environment and teamwork
  • Hybrid working

If you would like to arrange a call, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Head of IT, Chris Kemp, via email - ckemp@thatrust.org.uk 

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response


Contact Details

  Chris Kemp - Head of IT
  01634 265770 option 4
  ckemp@thatrust.org.uk


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