Your newpany
A multi-academy trust has approached Hays looking for an Interim IT Technician to work at one of their high schools in North Manchester. The role will start on Monday 23rd February. You will be joining a forward-thinking educational trust that ismitted to providing outstanding learning opportunities for pupils across Manchester. The trust values innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, ensuring that both staff and students thrive in a supportive environment.
Your new role
As an IT Technician, you will play a vital role in enabling pupils’ access to learning by providing technical advice and support on the practical and technical aspects of IT. Reporting to the Network Manager, you will:
1. Prepare, maintain, and organise IT equipment and materials for lessons, exams, and assessments.
2. Ensure networks andputer systems run efficiently, are regularly tested, and backed up.
3. Maintain and repair hardware, peripherals, and software,missioning external support when required.
4. Manage data security, access rights, and system updates.
5. Provide technical advice and training to staff and pupils, supporting safe and sensible use of IT.
6. Contribute to extracurricular activities such as IT clubs and open day
7. You will be working Monday-Friday 0800–1600 on site. This role is likely to be 1–2 months.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:
8. Knowledge of IT systems, networks, and hardware maintenance
9. Experience of working in the education sector
10. Experience in troubleshooting and resolving IT issues efficiently.
11. Strongmunication skills to provide advice and training to staff and pupils.
12. Enhanced DBS
What you'll get in return
13. The opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive educational environment.
14. A role where you can make a direct impact on pupils’ learning and staff development.
15. Apetitive daily rate and weekly pay
16. A dedicated consultant at Hays that will assist withpliance, paperwork and payments and continue to look for ongoing opportunities.