IT Team Leader (North London)

Location: Lift Aylward, Windmill Road, London, N18 1NB (with regular travel to other schools when required)

Salary: £38,217.89 - £44,614.19 + well-being cash plan + LGPS pension + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026

Lead our IT service to support great teaching every day

Join Lift Schools at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. We're looking for an experienced and proactive IT Team Leader to guide and develop our North London regional IT team across four schools. You'll shape day-to-day operations, support colleagues, and lead improvements that help children and staff get the most from technology. It is an exciting time to join Lift Schools as the new school, Lift Beacon High, has recently joined the trust.

You'll be based predominantly at Lift Aylward and work regularly across the four schools within the hub and our head office: Lift Aylward, Lift Beacon High, Lift Trinity, Lift Noel Park and EdCity.

All sites are within commutable proximity, and travel costs from Lift Aylward will be reimbursed.

Lead, Transform, and Grow: Why this role is your next step

• A collaborative and supportive IT team with an established vision and culture
• The opportunity to lead and grow a team of up to six, including Technicians, Technology Support Officers and Apprentices
• Opportunity to lead and implement cutting-edge technology projects (e.g., network refresh, strategic integration of AI tools, and cybersecurity developments)
• Professional learning opportunities, including support toward various certifications, including Google and Viewsonic
• A role that directly supports our mission of excellent education, every classroom, every day

What you'll be doing

• Lead, line manage and develop IT colleagues across the region
• Act as the escalation point for more complex technical issues
• Ensure systems, devices, and infrastructure remain reliable, safe and well-maintained
• Build strong, positive working relationships with Principals and school teams
• Support small-to-medium scale improvement and upgrade projects
• Promote secure practices aligned with GDPR and Keeping Children Safe in Education

About you

• Have 5+ years of experience in IT support with strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
• Have line management experience, coaching others to develop
• Communicate effectively and build trust with colleagues and stakeholders
• Are organised, proactive and solutions-focused
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (travel expenses reimbursed)
• Experience with Google Workspace, Ubiquiti/Aruba networks, or working in schools is beneficial

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

A culture where ideas are valued, teamwork matters, and colleagues feel supported

• Comprehensive training: We offer bespoke training to help you hone your skills and progress your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle savings: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the advert period. Early applications are encouraged.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.