At Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) we have unconditional regard for our students.

We question, make reasonable adjustments, change outcomes, celebrate success and work for the continuous improvement for everyone within our schools. We’re an alternative provision like no other. Constantly evolving our approach according to the needs of each individual child. Continually re-defining what alternative provision looks like. If everything in mainstream schools worked for our students then we wouldn’t be needed, so we focus on creating bespoke, proactive and personalised pathways. We are rapidly expanding to include provision beyond Solihull in the West Midlands and a new Primary Provision.

About this Role

You will be

• To be responsible for the design and implementation of the Trust’s ICT network and systems.
• To be responsible for the IT infrastructure, including monitoring network performance and to install, maintain and upgrade hardware and software. 
• To be operationally responsible for physical infrastructure within the trust and the cloud technologies in use.

We are looking for someone who is:

• passionate for inclusive education ;
• Able to show initiative and innovation;
• Flexible and with the ability to 'think on your feet';
• a strong team player.

Please refer to the Application Pack, job description and person specification for full details of this vacancy.

Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves “regulated activity”. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

SAPMAT are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust and are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils. As part of the recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, in accordance with UK GDPR.