Trust It Lead

Trust IT Lead
Ascend Learning Trust (Central Operations & Education Team)

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE)
Type of role: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 28th January 2024
Interview Date:  w/c Monday 5th February 2024
Anticipated Start Date: Easter 2024 or as soon as available thereafter.
Job Overview

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic IT Lead to manage the Trust’s IT function and deliver a robust and reliable technical infrastructure for the Trust and the schools.

Responsible to the CFO, the successful candidate will ensure effective promotion and operation of a collaborative approach to the delivery of the Trust’s IT objectives to enhance the IT service, improve ways of working and ensure the efficient use of IT systems and software across the Trust.
The successful applicant will have significant experience working in an IT role at a senior level, developing ICT strategies and improvement plans with a proven track record of leading successful IT projects and developments across a large organisation and/or multiple sites. A flexible ‘can do’ attitude is essential, as is the ability to provide the very best levels of service to the Trust’s stakeholders.

Why Choose us?

ALT is committed to its staff, and we offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinema, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a great bike scheme.

As a signatory of Mindful Employer, we are committed to reducing the stigma attached to mental health and work with schools to develop a strategy for wellbeing.

If you want to be part of our vision, mission, and values, and you are willing to go the extra mile to make a real difference to children’s lives, we would be pleased to receive your application for employment with us.

As an employee of the Ascend Learning Trust, you will also receive many employee benefits as we work together to provide Excellence in Education. 

What we offer:

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly, and well-run school.
• The Trusts commitment to staff wellbeing including generous calendar dates and INSET days.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Reward and recognition, celebrating staff success.  
• Leadership development opportunities both internally and across other schools in the Trust.
• A successful ECT support program. Onsite parking.
• Pension Scheme. Courteous and hardworking pupils.
• Benefits for discounts via an online staff portal.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearning.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.