Trainee IT Technician

Kingfisher Academy Inc; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing educational Trust is seeking a Trainee IT Technician to provide IT support across multiple schools. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary between £24,413 and £25,989. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, assist with Helpdesk management, and support the development of ICT across the Trust. Benefits include a supportive working environment and various staff perks.

Benefits

Affordable technology scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping and holiday discounts

Access to online Doctor service

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Attractive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to provide high quality IT support to staff across schools.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced IT environment.
• Strong communication skills for Helpdesk management.

Responsibilities

• Help provide high quality IT support to staff across the Trust.
• Take responsibility for key tasks such as Helpdesk management.
• Assist in developing an integrated approach to ICT and technology.

Skills

IT support

Helpdesk management

Understanding of ICT

Team collaboration

Job description

* Trainee IT Technician# Trainee IT TechnicianEmployerLocation: Swindon, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: NJC Point 2 to Point 6 £24,413 to £25,989Posted: 9th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 30th January 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528744Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1528744* Share :The Park Academies Trust is looking for a Trainee IT Technician to join our central team, supporting all schools within our Trust and primarily based at Abbey Park School. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment. **Details of role:** Full time, permanent role working 37 hours per week (52 weeks)**Salary:** NJC Point 2 to Point 6 £24,413 to £25,989**Start date:** ASAPPlease see the attached Job Description for details of the role. We will review applications as and when they are received and we reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.If so, The Park Academies Trust are looking for a Trainee IT Technician to join our energetic and enthusiastic IT Support team.**About the role:**We are looking for a Trainee IT Technician who can:Help provide high quality IT support to staff across the TrustTake responsibility for key tasks such as Helpdesk managementAssist in developing a more integrated approach to ICT, printing and technology across the TrustLearn in a fast paced IT environmentThe Park Academies Trust is a family of schools, both primary and secondary, that believes in 'collaboration not competition'. Together we are stronger!Formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education, we are a growing Trust with a strong academic performance and are looking to enhance our support team.Currently a family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy, Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School, the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations.**What we offer:**A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and successA strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potentialCompetitive salaryStaff benefits package, including affordable technology scheme, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discountsStaff wellbeing: access to an online Doctor service, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance ProgrammeAttractive pension scheme### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.### The Park Academies TrustPart of### The Park Academies Trust