We have an excellent opportunity for an IT professional to join our thriving IT Team at GLF Schools.
Your Opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Senior IT Technician to support our schools in the Didcot area. The successful candidate will benefit from the support of our experienced IT teams located throughout Surrey and Oxfordshire and will build links with the Trust IT team, the Service Delivery Manager, and the Head of Operations.
The candidate will provide first- and second-line support, working with various systems and users with differing skills, and will need to find solutions to issues affecting all aspects of IT. They will assist the school in adopting new technologies and ensuring IT services benefit teaching and learning. This is a site-based role at Aureus School; occasional visits to other GLF schools in the Didcot region may be required. The candidate will also attend IT team training events at the GLF Trust offices (Earlsfield, Banstead) on scheduled dates.
A full UK driving license is beneficial but not mandatory if the candidate can demonstrate the ability to meet travel requirements.
What we are looking for
This role offers varied work, and we seek an intelligent, enthusiastic person who can think creatively to solve issues independently while working effectively with our wider IT and school teams. Ideally, the candidate will have at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role, with experience in hardware and software installation, configuration, and deployment. Additional beneficial experience includes:
* Working in an educational environment
* Communicating with stakeholders at multiple levels
* Understanding of ITIL, service, and project delivery
Join Our Community
As part of GLF Schools, you will join a community dedicated to transforming education. We offer regular progression discussions and numerous opportunities for career growth within our 43 academies or central team.
We are a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and 16,000 pupils, founded on values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness. Our schools span 7 Local Authority areas across southern England, maintaining each school's unique identity while working together as a community.
We are committed to providing the best possible education for all children and young people.
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools provides a generous employment package, including:
* Access to a highly competitive pension scheme
* Flexible working options (staggered hours, hybrid working, virtual meetings)
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Work-life and family-friendly policies
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Career development and talent management opportunities
* Access to staff benefits portal
* A community and collaboration-focused working model
The Details
Salary: GLF Specialist, £31,290 FTE
Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP
Application close date: 27th August
Interview date: TBC
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