ICT Technician - Kingsmead School

Kingsmead School

A partner academy in John Taylor MAT

King’s Avenue,

Hednesford,

Staffs.

WS12 1DH

Telephone: (01543) 227320

Email: office@kingsmeadschool.net

Website: www.kingsmeadschool.net

ICT Technician

37 hours per week – Monday – Friday (8.30 – 4.30 p.m.)

Term time only plus 10 days (41.2 working weeks)

Salary: Grade 5 (SCP6 to SCP9) £20,043 to £21,269 (pro rata)  

Actual Pro Rata salary £18,212.40

Start Date – 1^st September 2022

Kingsmead School, a partner academy in John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust (JT MAT) is looking to appoint an ICT Technician.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the post.

This opening gives the applicant the opportunity to help strengthen the IT backbone of a school rated Good (with elements of Outstanding) by OFSTED, and where “pupils thrive”. Working closely with the Data/Network Manager and ICT Co-ordinator, you will be enabling students and staff to excel through ensuring the computer network is accessible and responsive. You will also have responsibility for the school’s Chroma-Key (green screen) equipment, using it to record student’s work and edit it to a specification.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 and up in a networked environment
• Experience with school MIS systems and Adobe Premiere Pro is desirable but not essential; where necessary, training will be provided.
• Be able to demonstrate computing skills in both hardware and software configuration
• Be willing and able to learn and take that knowledge forward
• Have a keen attention to detail
• Be able to manage their workload and prioritize multiple tasks
• Be ready to respond in person to incidents across the school site
• Be prepared to undertake tasks such as crawling under desks or working at height in ceiling spaces

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.    Further information about filtering offences can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:  Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post.  A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view by visiting the School’s website:  www.kingsmeadschool.net

Please note: CVs are not accepted.  Only fully completed application forms are to be submitted for shortlisting.  Application form and additional information is available to view and download from the school website www.kingsmeadschool.net or alternatively by contacting the school.  Completed application forms should be submitted to recruitment@kingsmeadschool.net

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.

Visits to the School are very welcome and encouraged, please get in contact if you would like to arrange this.

Closing Date:  Monday 4^th July 2022 (9.00 a.m.)