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£26,000 - £32,000
Turn IT on is looking for an ICT Consultant who has a real flair for technology mixed with a passion for providing exemplary service to our customers. You will join our team supporting schools across Reading. This role requires you to support schools in multiple locations; it is essential that you hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Reading - Berkshire
You will be responsible for maintaining all IT hardware and services across the schools’ sites as well as helping the schools improve the standard of their ICT provisions and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions. You will facilitate communication between your school and turn IT on, keeping them up to date with what services turn IT on can offer and manage the accounts of your customers. You will be skilled in maintaining school computer equipment, installing new and existing software across the network, providing technical support for users and resolving identified technical problems. You will also have good knowledge of common user applications and experience using Microsoft Office365.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in ICT Technician/2nd line support, preferably in the education sector, although not essential. You should be passionate about IT with a strong technical background, be self‑motivated and enjoy providing excellent customer service. This role requires you to be a team player, have strong communication and organisation skills, and a courteous manner with the ability to explain technical issues in layman’s terms to customers. You should be able to work independently and have an aptitude for problem‑solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team.
Responsibilities Include
* Resolve and manage any technical issues that impact the running of the school’s function by providing robust technical solutions.
* Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing and solving problems that develop in their operations.
* Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations (desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, PA equipment, AV lecterns and hardware).
The role is offered on a full‑time, full‑year basis and successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
In return, we are offering a salary of between £26,000 – £32,000, negotiable for the right person. Benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle/ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.
turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Happy to talk flexible working. Your data matters.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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