Senior IT Technician

Ridgeway Education Trust (RET) is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior IT Technician to join our IT Services Team. This is a senior technical role with responsibility for providing advanced support, leading day‑to‑day technical activity at one or more schools, and supporting the effective delivery of IT services across the Trust. The successful candidate will act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, mentor IT Technicians and apprentices, and contribute to the planning and delivery of IT projects that support teaching, learning, and Trust operations. This role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to work confidently across multiple school sites. We are looking for an IT professional who: Has strong technical knowledge across a wide range of systems and infrastructure Is confident working independently and making sound technical decisions Enjoys supporting and mentoring colleagues Communicates clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders Is proactive in identifying improvements and maintaining reliable, secure IT systems Experience of working in an educational or multi-site environment is highly desirable. A UK Driving License and access to a vehicle is essential. The position is permanent, full time, 37 hours per week, all year round (excluding bank holidays and personal holiday allocation). Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.   To view our Safeguarding policy, please visit our website: Safeguarding - Ridgeway Education Trust Please be aware that you will be required to bring proof of right to work in the UK and photographic ID, as applicable, to interview and online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks. Ridgeway Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The RET Charter describes our vision for Ridgeway Education Trust and the priority we give to the development of our staff team is illustrated in the RET Staff Charter. Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.ridgewayeducationtrust.co.uk