ICT Technician - John Taylor Free School

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Swadlincote is seeking a dedicated ICT Technician to provide technical support to staff and students. This permanent, full-time position requires effective teamwork and independence in fulfilling technical duties. The ideal candidate will assist the Lead Technician and thrive in a dynamic environment. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults is essential. Competitive salary is offered along with a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide effective technical support to staff and students.
• Experience working alongside a Lead Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to staff and students.
• Work in collaboration with the Lead ICT Technician.

Skills

Technical support

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

ICT Technician Permanent, full time, whole year position working 37 hours per week

ICT Technician Permanent, full time, whole year position working 37 hours per week. Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 6 – 9) £25,989 - £27,254 per annum

About JTMAT

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic ICT Technician to join our evolving organisation.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with the Lead ICT Technician with all aspects of technical support to provide effective service to staff and students in the school. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Lead Technician and will be able to work independently, and as part of a team.

School Details

John Taylor Free School opened in 2018, and we are now at capacity with Year 7-13. Our first Ofsted rating is ‘Good’ alongside a strong set of first GCSE results with above national figures in all benchmark areas.

Contact

If you want to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Sian Byrne, by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 247823.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Application Deadline

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

Interview

Interview: Friday 9th January 2026

Legal

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.