Start date: October 2024

Hours per week: 37, All year round

Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way
Willenhall
WV12 4BD
Telephone number: 01902 368 221

Contact email: recruit@e-act.org.uk Contract type: Permanent  

We think big: lead the way in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you looking for your next step in your ICT career in a trust that is going places?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior ICT Technician. The purpose of this role is to assist the ICT Lead/Manager in delivering a reliable efficient and consistent ICT systems performance and comprehensive ICT support for the Academy staff and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• reporting to the ICT Lead/Manager, this post holder will be accountable for
• ensure consistent performance of all ICT systems across our academies, providing reliable support and maintenance
• maintain an up-to-date inventory of software and hardware using the Trust's official asset register software
• provide efficient first and second-line support for Academy ICT queries, with technical escalation as needed
• operate the Academy ICT Helpdesk effectively, logging and resolving helpdesk calls within agreed service levels
• assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the network under the direction of the ICT Lead/Manager

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5 x GCSEs including Maths and English grade 4-9 or equivalent
• relevant ICT qualifications or equivalent demonstrable ICT technical support experience
• detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems including Windows 10/11 and MS Server 2016/19
• experience of supporting ICT networks and infrastructure such as Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V/VMWare , switch/firewall infrastructure and MDM Solutions

What are we about?

Strategic Vision: We firmly believe that coming from a disadvantaged background should not determine your future, and our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ (OMOD) strategy is about creating the conditions where children, young people and staff can thrive.

Outstanding Leadership: Leadership is the key to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our team and the communities we engage with. We lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Inclusive Excellence: We are developing a people-first culture, celebrating the diversity of our team and the broader community. Co-construct the essence of an extraordinary workplace that values and leverages the unique contributions of each team member.

System Leadership: Our ambition is to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the trust. We are though leaders on topics important to our communities and offer sector wide support to drive change.

National Collaboration: Our exceptional team members share, and problem solve together across all functions. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.

About E-ACT:

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 18,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more 

Benefits:

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.

Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.

Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 31 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.  

How to Apply

Please follow the link to apply.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. 

Applicants please note: This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which 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 in the DBS filtering guide.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.