About this role
Job Title: IT Cluster Lead
Location: School-based within a region, with regular travel
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, All Year Round
FTE Salary Range: £33,699 - £36,363
Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
Leading IT service delivery across a cluster of schools
Line managing and developing IT technicians
Acting as the primary IT contact for academy leadership
Providing second line technical support and escalation
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, security and GDPR
Supporting projects such as upgrades, rollouts and migrations
Promoting best practice, consistency and customer service
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a candidate who:
Has strong experience in IT support and service delivery
Is confident leading and supporting technical staff
Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Is organised, proactive and solution focused
Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel
Is motivated to work within education and support school communities
Experience within education or similar service driven environments is desirable.
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 31st May 2026.
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for the 16th June 2026.
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.