Mobile IT Technician

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Mobile IT Technician with experience of supporting users, and to contribute to the delivery of an effective IT Support Service throughout the trust. To respond to identified needs, ensure continuity of service and achieve planned reporting objectives and deadlines. This role requires the successful candidate to provide day-to-day first line support in the running and maintenance of the schools IT systems including hardware, software, servers, and infrastructure. The strength of the trusts IT support team is built on the technicians who work hard to provide the very best support and service to teachers and students to ensure a reliable teaching and learning environment. We share an ethos which promotes high standards of support in all of our schools. We encourage the talents and skills of all of our technicians, and aim is to foster a strong team member mentality, and the desire to make a positive contribution to the whole team.

About You:

You will have experience and technical IT knowledge of up to date operating systems and software, problem solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues. You will be familiar with common user applications including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams, and have a strong passion for learning and development of your own skills in IT. This position requires that the applicant enjoys engaging with young people and is able to keep calm under pressure with a positive can-do attitude.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to [email protected], please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is Midnight Thursday 20 November 2025

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Jamie Pilcher - [email protected] 

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 26 November 2025 

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.