Accord Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding Lead ICT Support Technician to provide an efficient and effective first response ICT support service to staff, students and visitors of the Accord Multi Academy Trust across all academies.
You will be required to support the ICT team in provision of an efficient first response ICT support service as well as ensure that all the ICT technicians are following industry best practice and internal standard operating procedures when carrying out tasks.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a multi-site, customer facing ICT Support role with the ability to lead basic IT hardware deployment projects.
The position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break per day.
At Accord MAT we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org) .
Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Technology scheme via SmartTech.
* Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards.
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme.
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Free annual flu jab.
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.
* 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years' service.
* Free On-site Parking at Every site.
*restrictions apply
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is made up of five academies. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.
For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call us on 01924 921213.
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 7th March 2025.
Interviews likely to be held w/c 10th March 2025.
Application forms are available from
Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.