Key Role Information

Salary
£29,542.00 - 33,673.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/11/2026 09:00
Interview
To Be Confirmed
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Grade G/H
Department
ICT
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £29,542 - £33,673

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Whole Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Location(s): To work between Teesside Primary and Secondary Schools and occasional days at St Francis Xavier Secondary School (Richmond) to cover absences   


This is an outstanding opportunity for a suitably experienced professional to be part of a team developing and managing IT Services across our 38 schools. The role will be focused on IT support to both our primary schools and secondary schools. 

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, is a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.  

A relevant ICT qualification or equivalent work experience is required along with experience of finding creative solutions to IT related tasks, experience in a technical support role, including hardware/software/operations and systems including server and network experience. An understanding of networks and experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, & DNS, and an understanding and working knowledge of PC hardware, and PC applications/operations systems specifically Windows 10 is essential.

If you require any further information, please contact Dan Jackson, Head of ICT at jackson.d@npcat.org.uk or call 01642 529200.

Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed


Skills

CPD / Training

Evidence of sustained CPD in an ICT related area
Ability to self-evaluate CPD needs and to seek out new learning opportunities

Experience

Experience of finding creative solutions to ICT related tasksessential
Experience in a technical support role, including experience in assembling, troubleshooting varying hardware & softwareessential
Previous experience of regular maintenance tasks such as software updates, system backups, and hardware upgradesessential
Experience with remote desktop tools and providing remote assistance to resolve technical issuesessential
Previous experience in a similar role
Experience of working in a school or other public sector ICT team
Experience in a technical support role, including hardware/software/ operations and systems including server and network experience
Experience with Microsoft Intune

Personal Attributes

An understanding of networks and experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, & DNSessential
An understanding and working knowledge of PC hardware, and PC applications/operations systems such as Windows 10 & 11essential
Good problem solving skillsessential
An ability to work to deadlinesessential
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentessential
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to non-technical stakeholdersessential
Ability to show patience when dealing with people and situationsessential
Ability to build and sustain effective working relationshipsessential
Professional appearance and demeanouressential
A willingness to develop and learn new skillsessential
High level of integrity and ethical behaviour, with a commitment to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive informationessential
A willingness to work flexibly, on occasion outside of normal core hours, in response to service demandsessential
Willingness to embrace the Catholic nature of the Trustessential
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post (where applicable)essential
Ability to work effectively as a team member
A knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements

Qualifications

A relevant ICT qualification or equivalent work experienceessential
Some experience of finding creative solutions to ICT related tasksessential

Nicholas Postgate Central Services

Dan Jackson

jackson.d@npcat.org.uk

Postgate House
Saltersgill Avenue
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
TS4 3JP

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.