ICT Engineer
Overview
Torquay Academy is seeking a proactive ICT Engineer to join our ICT team. Our mission is to transform the life chances of children in Torquay by ensuring everyone succeeds, driven by our core values of Hard Work, Integrity, and Pride. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a network of end-user devices—including laptops and Chromebooks—managing user accounts, and installing hardware and software across the school, alongside many other critical roles. We are a school that utilises the Google Workspace for Education as our primary platform.
The successful candidate will provide essential technical support for teaching and learning, from setting up presentation equipment for assemblies to ensuring digital compliance during examinations. You must possess at least 5 GCSEs (Grade C/5 or above) in English and Mathematics and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills across various hardware and software issues.
The position is a full-time vacancy for 37 hours per week, all year round. The hours are 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Thursday and 8.00am – 3.30pm on Friday and requires some flexibility during examination periods and for school events.
Salary & Benefits
Scale point 7-11 £26,403 - £28,141 (negotiable depending upon experience)
Benefits of working at Torquay Academy include:
- Priority admission to the Academy for secondary places
- Free gym membership to support health and wellbeing
- Cycle to work scheme through salary sacrifice
- Electric Vehicle leasing scheme through salary sacrifice
Closing date and how to apply
Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at midday
To apply, please complete the application form below:
Support Staff Application Form
Interview date: TBC
Person Specification & Job Description
An exceptional individual who believes in the power of education to change a child’s life.
ICT Engineer Job Description & Person Specification
ICT Engineer Support Staff Recruitment Pack
Torquay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We welcome visits to the school, please contact the Principal’s PAs, Stephanie Bolton or Amy Thompson, to arrange a visit at admin@TQacademy.co.uk or 01803 329351.
Please note the Academy reserves the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed prior to the closing date.
