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Senior IT Technician

Employer
Redhill Primary Academy
Location
Priorslee, Telford
Salary
Term Time + 4 Weeks
Closing date
11 Aug 2021
Reference
141119

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Sector
Local Councils, Education
Job Type
Information technology
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
See advert details
Hours
Full-Time

Senior IT Technician Advert 

Permanent

Redhill Primary Academy has an opportunity for a professional and experienced individual to fill the role of Senior IT Technician.  In this position, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of all computer workstations and associated software within the school environment.  The IT Technician will be responsible for supporting our school and end users in their IT needs.

Overview of role

  • Carry out all problem solving, changes, configuration, availability, capacity and continuity processes in-line with the Framework for ICT in Schools (FITS) recommendations and guidelines under the direction of the Office Manager and IT Co-ordinator.
  • Actively pursue training and accreditation on agreed plans for the school network and system developments and upgrades including software.
  • Assist with the implementation of projects and school ICT initiatives.
  • Liaise with partners and suppliers of the school on ICT related issues within your remit
  • Problem solve and troubleshoot issues on the staff & students computers such as software, hardware, configuration and user errors.
  • Contribute to the ICT development plan to ensure effective and timely implementation within allocated budget and areas of responsibility

See job description for further information.

Desirable Candidates will need to be

  • positive and patient;
  • have previous experience in the same role in Schools
  • self-motivated and flexible with accomplished time management and organisational skills
  • are confident to respond to emergency calls within the classroom
  • able to converse with ease with parents/students and members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English

If you feel that you have the skills, abilities and experience that we are looking for and are interested in working in an environment committed to improving the learning outcomes for children, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint the following post:

Senior IT Technician (Permanent)

£19,554 - £21,166 (Pro rata) 

Monday - Friday

37 Hours per week

Term Time + 4 weeks

Experience of working in a school would be desirable. 

Potential candidates must have good English, Maths and communication skills.  A minimum of OCR/C&G Level 2 Information Technology Professional qualification or equivalent.

Please email completed application forms to zara.bate@redhillprimary.co.uk or hand deliver to Redhill Primary Academy, Gatcombe Way, Priorslee, Telford. TF2 9GZ. You can also view more information about our school by visiting our web page at: https://redhill.ttsonline.net

Closing date: 11th August 2021

Interview date:  13th August 2021

Start date: September 2021 (DBS dependent)

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted, otherwise they may assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful. Interviews will take place on the 6 December 2019.  Thank you for your interest in this vacancy.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

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