Location: Working across multiple schools in the BCP/Dorset area.
Contract: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Salary: Starting salary between £28,792 - £31,022 FTE.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Application Deadline: Monday 15th June 2026.
Interview Date: To be arranged on an individual basis.
Role Summary: We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Junior IT Engineer with the appropriate qualifications and experience to provide IT support to schools within HET. In this role, you will provide technical support across multiple school sites, applying your IT expertise alongside strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be self‑motivated and play an active role in supporting the IT vision and continuous improvement plans for HET and its schools. The position involves regular travel to schools requiring support; therefore, a flexible approach to driving and travel is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide exceptional IT support and advice to schools.
* Assist the Director of IT to maintain a highly efficient and effective network.
* Train IT technicians within other schools and assist schools with IT projects.
* Execute IT projects and support needs across schools.
* Use initiative and work efficiently.
* Complete work to a high standard.
* Maintain flexibility while working across schools.
Qualifications and Skills
* Strong IT knowledge and a desire to learn new IT skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Self‑motivated and proactive.
* Experience in managing resources and ICT networks (preferred).
What We Offer
* An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence.
* Flexible working approach, where possible.
* Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26).
* Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities.
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service.
* Access to a benefits portal offering a full range of discounts.
* Access to wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Financial wellbeing support for mortgage advice.
* Eligibility for a Blue Light card.
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