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Job Overview
We are looking to appoint a Senior IT Technician to join our growing IT services team. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced and proactive individual to play a key part in delivering high-quality IT support across the school.
Job Overview
We are looking to appoint a Senior IT Technician to join our growing IT services team. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced and proactive individual to play a key part in delivering high-quality IT support across the school.
This is a full-time role, working throughout the year, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
About The Role
* Working with a wide range of IT systems and infrastructure
* Providing high-level support and taking ownership of key areas (e.g. servers, WiFi, Intune)
* Acting as a point of escalation for junior members of the team
* Reporting to the IT Network Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver excellent IT support to staff, pupils and visitors
* Oversee and maintain key IT systems (servers, devices, networks, etc.)
* Support projects and upgrades to improve the school’s IT provision
* Monitor systems for issues and ensure quick resolution
* Help document and maintain the IT asset register
* Assist with IT support for school events and external visitors
* Provide mentorship and support to the IT technician and IT apprentice
* Step in for the IT Network Manager when needed to maintain continuity of service
About You
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in IT support (first/second line)
* Confident with infrastructure support and system administration
* Strong communication skills and calm under pressure
* Able to explain technical matters to non-technical users
* Organised, proactive and eager to learn new technologies
* Experience in education is an advantage, but not essential
Desirable Technical Experience
* Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V
* Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Intune
* Apple School Manager, Jamf School
* Networking: VLANs, IP addressing, wireless and switches
* Firewalls (e.g. Smoothwall), backup and cyber security tools
* Dell EMC, HPE networking, managed print systems
* Helpdesk systems (e.g. Halo ITSM)
Benefits
* Salary circa £40,000 (depending on experience)
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Generous defined contribution pension scheme
* Life assurance (5x salary)
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Complimentary lunches and refreshments during term time
* Free on-site parking
Full details of the role can be found in the job description.
To apply, please click the apply button to be redirected to our vacancies portal.
Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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