Do you have a passion for driving digital transformation in education? Ready to harness the power of DevOps and AI to enhance operational efficiency and support student success?
Leigh Academies Trust is leading the charge in digital innovation for education. We’re searching for a motivated and skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in shaping the digital future of our 33 academies.
Why Work With Us?
At Leigh Academies Trust, we use technology to create real change. As part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, you'll be at the heart of projects that directly impact the educational experiences of thousands of students and staff. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with the latest in AI and DevOps technologies, all while contributing to meaningful improvements in education.
Your Impact
* Develop and Maintain Dynamic Websites
Use your skills to create engaging and user-friendly WordPress websites and SharePoint sites. These platforms support our entire network of academies, providing seamless access to resources and information.
* Drive AI-Powered Innovation
Work closely with our content team to implement AI-driven solutions. You’ll help enhance system performance and streamline operations, ensuring that our digital services are as efficient and effective as possible.
* Embrace Continuous Learning
Be part of a team that values adaptability and continuous improvement. You’ll have the chance to learn and work with cutting-edge technologies, keeping LAT at the forefront of digital education.
We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer who brings more than just technical expertise. This role is ideal for someone passionate about innovation and eager to make a real impact.
Key Strengths:
* Technical Skills
Proven experience with WordPress or SharePoint development, a solid understanding of DevOps principles, and a genuine interest in AI technologies.
* Communication
Excellent communication skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with a variety of teams and stakeholders across LAT.
* Problem-Solving
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detailqualities that will enable you to build robust, secure systems that support our mission.
Why Join Us?
Join Leigh Academies Trust as a DevOps Engineer and play a pivotal role in revolutionising education through technology. You'll thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment, working with cutting-edge technologies to make a tangible difference in the lives of students and educators. As part of our team, you'll help shape the future of learning, ensuring exceptional education optimised by intelligent insights. This is a purpose-driven career opportunity with a Trust that values innovation and empowers its educators, offering a fulfilling and impactful work experience.
This role will be on a full time permanent basis.
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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 24,000 students, and employing 4,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one .
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.