First Line IT Technician - Solent Academies Trust

Job Description

First Line IT Technician

37 hr week

52 weeks per year

Band 5 £26,473 - £28,239

Solent Academies Trust is a multi-academy Trust comprised of five special schools, three of which are in Portsmouth, one in Compton, West Sussex and one in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Our sixth special school, based in Boorley Green, Botley is due to open September 2026.

We are looking to recruit a First Line IT Technician, to work within our busy IT Team, led by our Digital Innovation Lead.

The Frist Line IT Technician will work collaboratively across our academies; therefore, a full driving licence and business use car insurance are essential!

Our IT function is critical to enable our pupils to access their learning and for the smooth running of the Trust infrastructure. We are forward thinking, creative and innovative in our use of IT.

You will need to be a methodical, enthusiastic and highly organised individual who possess excellent time management skills and is able to work well under pressure. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their high level of competency in ICT and be a strong communicator.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Valuing Difference
• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationship thrive, people thrive - and so do the children and young people we serve.

By joining Solent Academies Trust, we offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence.
• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing
• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• 17.9% employer pension contribution
• Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service
• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Free onsite parking at most of our academies
• Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from 27 to 31 days
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform

For more details, please visit our website Solent Academies Trust - Our Vacancies

If you have any questions at all or wish to submit an application, please email recruitment@solentacademiestrust.info

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.

Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd February 2026, 9am

Interviews will be held on week commencing 2nd March 2026

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy's application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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