Director of IT - Learning Accord Multi-Academy Trust

Schools
Primary Schools
The Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust
37.00 hours per week
1
Skelmanthorpe Academy Nursery Building Elm Street Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield HD8 9DZ
Permanent
12
£45,091 (scp 32-34)

Grade 12 SCP 34-36 £45,091 

37 hours per week, all year round, permanent. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Director of IT, reporting directly to the CEO and Deputy CEO. 

Responsibilities will include coordinating the IT Team across all MAT schools, technical ICT support, general hardware maintenance; network maintenance; hardware & software installation, staff support; general maintenance and website maintenance etc. 

Hours will be worked across all the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust family of schools, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of IT services throughout the Trust. 

Applications to be made online using the LAMAT Application Form. A C.V will not be accepted. 

Application forms should be emailed to: gemma.falconer@learningaccord.org by 9am on Monday 13th April 2026 

Interviews: Friday 24th April 2026 at MAT Headquarters 

About Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust 

Our Trust as at March 2026 has sixteen Academies across Kirklees and Calderdale; namely Saint Aidan’s CE Academy, Scissett CE Academy, Skelmanthorpe Academy, Helme CE Academy, New Mill Infant and New Mill Junior Schools, St Augustine’s CE School, Kaye’s Academy, Lowerhouses CE Primary School, Luddenden CE School, Hebden Royd CE Primary School, Earlsheaton Infant School, St Thomas CE Primary School, Cumberworth CE First School, St John’s CE Primary School Dewsbury and Roberttown CofE Primary School. And four joining Schools – Hightown J,I&N School, Hepworth J&I School, Lindley CE Infant School and Oak CE Primary School. 

All new employees to the Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. A Disclosure and Barring check will be required.

 

We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

13 April 2026, 9:00 AM

Educational Teaching Assistant - Hepworth J & I School

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Closing dateApr 17, 2026

LocationOther

Hepworth J & I School is friendly, community school in a beautiful rural setting. Staff are dedicated, parents supportive and pupils wonderful. We have a vacancy to start in September 2026 to support a Reception Year pupil with an EHCP. This role involves providing 1-1 support for a child with Down syndrome, who is a delight to work with and a valued member of our school community. The hours to be covered would be 8.30am to 3.30pm on a Fixed Term contract initially until August 2027. We will consider full-time applicants or two job share applicants.

We are looking for some who:

  • Is creative in their approach to children's learning
  • Is enthusiastic and dedicated to enabling every child to fulfil their potential
  • Has experience of Makaton (is desirable)
  • Has experience of supporting an individual pupil (is desirable)
  • Is friendly and able to form strong relationships
  • Is able to work in a team and adapt their practice
  • Is able to set and achieve high standards and expectations of learning, behaviour and care
  • Commit to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide individualised support in the classroom and during activities
  • Assist with early learning tasks including literacy, English, and play-based learning
  • Support speech, language, and social development
  • Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
  • Help implement the child’s EHCP
  • Promote inclusion, independence, and confidence

We can offer you:

  • A strong staff team, who are will support a new member of staff
  • A supportive wider community
  • A well-resourced and stimulating environment
  • Fantastic grounds and outdoor learning facilities
  • Established links with our local pyramid
  • Training in Makaton, early learning skills, early language skill acquisition.

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.  These jobs are also subject to satisfactory references.

Visits to our school are encouraged. Please contact office@hepworthschool.co.uk to arrange a visit. For more information about our school please visit our website www.hepworthschool.co.uk

To apply for this job, please download and complete the electronic application form. A CV will not be accepted.

Application forms should be submitted to the Headteacher at the school by email office@hepworthschool.co.uk by Friday 17th April 2026.

 

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