Senior IT Technician

Senior IT Technician – The Marches Academy Trust

Location:

Trust Central, Shrewsbury

Closing Date: 23/01/2026

We are a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire, currently comprising five secondary schools, five primary schools and one special school.

Across our Trust we have a wealth of experience to inspire and motivate children, young people and staff to be the very best they can. Achievement Through Caring drives our Trust, and our values are shared throughout our family of schools; we work together on embedding them in everything we do.

Our Trust prides itself on delivering high quality education and connecting with our children and young people to inspire and enthuse them to learn, achieve and to be happy.

We are looking for a motivated, customer focused Senior IT Technician within our Trust IT team, who has a passion for IT in education.

As a Senior IT Technician in the Marches Academy Trust IT team, your base of work will be our Trust office in Shrewsbury, however you will support the technology used to provide first class teaching and learning across our schools. Our friendly and supportive team are part of the Trust Shared Services directorate, responsible for the full range of ICT duties, user support, security, infrastructure, device management and configuration.

As part of the Marches Academy Trust IT Team, we can offer a unique blend of professional growth, impact, and fulfilment. The broad scope of work will expose you to a variety of IT systems and projects, ensuring that your role remains both challenging and interesting. Furthermore, the job security and work-life balance offered by roles in the education sector are beneficial.

Benefits include:

Training & Qualification opportunities

Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy, GP and other medical support

Sick pay entitlement

Generous holiday entitlement & bank holiday

Blue Light Discount Scheme

To view our recruitment pack and  our website

Any questions in regard to the role can be raised with Mike Foden, ahead of the closing date:

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,062.00-£33,699.00 per year

• On-site parking
• Sick pay