Infrastructure Engineer


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chatham, ME4 6NR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivatedInfrastructure Engineerto join Thinking Technology, the centralised IT service supporting all academies within The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This is a key role within our Infrastructure team, providing advanced troubleshooting, configuration, and operational support across our Trust-wide IT environment.

Working closely with colleagues across both the Service Delivery and Infrastructure teams, you will play a critical part in ensuring our IT systems are secure, reliable and effective, supporting the core business of teaching & learning.

You will be primarily based at the Trust’s Medway office located off Park Crescent, Chatham, ME4 6NR, on occasions there will be a need to be flexible to travel to any TSAT academy when required. You will report directly to the Infrastructure Engineering Manager.

This is an office based role at our central offices in Medway, Kent

37 hours per week, standard shift: 08:00 - 16:00 (finish 15:30 on a Friday) subject to operational need.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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