IT Lead

We have an exciting new opportunity to join the team at Driffield School and Sixth Form as an IT Lead.  This role provides day-to-day technical leadership and 1st/2nd-line support across Driffield school, ensuring reliable, secure and inclusive use of technology across the school site; responsibilities include hands-on support, mentoring on-site IT staff, managing accounts and assets (Active Directory, Microsoft 365, device lifecycle), leading e‑safety and safeguarding-aligned configurations, coordinating events and contractors, contributing to service improvement and strategy, maintaining security, documentation and compliance, and working occasionally out of hours; the role reports to the IT Senior Leadership Team Link (Assistant Headteacher), requires strong technical, communication and leadership skills, commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development, the role offers MAT-supported training and professional development opportunities.

This is a permanent position working up to 37 hours per week, however If you are interested in working on a part time or flexible basis, please get in touch as we would be happy to explore this further with you. 

 Your actual salary upon appointment with Driffield School will be £28,142 (based on a full time equivalent).

Why choose us?

Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and the school was described by Ofsted as a ‘friendly and happy place’ (2020).  We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.

We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email via hr@driffieldschool.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more about this exciting opportunity.

 What can we offer you?

• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24 with advice on  a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases         
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.

What are we are looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has previous IT support experience, preferably in an Education setting. The successful postholder will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of working in an ICT role 
• Experience of managing a team or guiding workload
• Have strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience of educational software would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

 The closing date for applications is 8 am on Monday 10 August 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held during week commencing 17 August 2026. 

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

We also accept fully completed applications via email to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the vacancy files.  Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.

Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.  

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Driffield-School-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-25-26.pdf