IT Technician

EmployerThe Mead Educational TrustLocationLeicester, LeicestershireContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeContract Length52 weeksSalaryGrade 4, £27,489 – £29,303Posted8th June 2026Start DateTo Be ConfirmedExpires26th June 2026 12:00 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateTo Be ConfirmedJob ID1558910Job Reference20260608EMSIT TechnicianAcross the Trust, Part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET)Salary: Grade 4, £27,489 – £29,303Contract Type: 37 hrs/52 weeksContract Term: PermanentStart Date: TBCClosing Date:26/06/2026 at middayInterview Date: 01/07/2026________________________________________About the RoleWe are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic IT Technician to join our dedicated and forward-thinking IT team as part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET), to support the provision of high quality and professional ICT services to all employees and pupils within the Trust’s academies and stakeholders.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, ambition, and inclusion. The successful candidate will have a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all learners and play an active role in shaping a safe and positive school environment.________________________________________ What We’re Looking ForWe welcome applicants who can demonstrate:A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleA professional, caring, and flexible approachThe ability to work collaboratively within a teamExperience of working in an IT support roleAbility to independently research and implement ICT solutionsGood knowledge of general ICT software and hardwareGood knowledge of core server technologies, an understanding of networking technologies and software operating systems________________________________________Why Join Us?The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progressionTrust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionalsA strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance ProgrammeClear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in educationTMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.________________________________________Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding StatementThe Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available onlineChecks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UKWe are an equal opportunities employer.Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.#J-18808-Ljbffr…