A thriving multi-academy trust is seeking an IT Technician to be based at a secondary school in Manchester.
Your new company
This
is a thriving multi-academy trust, currently consisting of 11 schools and a
teaching school, providing to both primary and secondary aged pupils across
Greater Manchester. They are a highly respected multi-academy trust committed
to providing an outstanding level of education, ensuring the highest level of
teaching and learning, fostering ambition and ensuring that every pupil has
equal opportunity to succeed. Each school in the trust has their own identity,
however they all possess a strong sense of community and values with a culture
built on respect, accountability and aspiration. As an organisation, the staff
work collaboratively towards a common goal and are all supported with staff
development and career progression whilst working in an inclusive environment
where everyone can thrive. With a well established central IT team, with
longstanding staff, the team are excited to add an IT Technician to their team who will be based at a secondary school in North Manchester and become an integral part of
this team.
Your new role
As IT Technician, you will report to the Regional IT Manager and will be responsible for providing a high level of IT support to staff and pupils through hardware and software support, also working with the wider IT team to successfully deliver projects. Responsibilities will include:
- Provision of first and second line IT support, supporting with hardware and software, working closely with staff and pupils.
- Overseeing the IT helpdesk for the school, responding to any requests efficiently and resolving in line with SLAs.
- Provision of support with equipment bespoke to the education sector; AV, interactive whiteboards and MI systems
- Liaising with the wider IT team and third party providers to ensure all issues are resolved quickly.
- Ensuring the school network is maintained and resolving any connectivity issues.
- Working collaboratively with the wider IT team to successfully deliver IT projects.
Please note this role will be based on site 5 days a week in North Manchester (Abraham Moss), with occasional requirement to travel to other sites, and you therefore must possess a valid UK driving licence.
What you'll need to succeed
In
order to be successful in securing this position, you will possess IT experience working in a reactive IT support environment, with experience
working in the education sector being beneficial. You will have a passion for
providing a high level of IT service to end users, as well as an interest in
working in this rewarding education sector. Strong communication and
relationship building skills are also essential, as you will be liaising with
teaching staff and pupils, as well as working as a key part of the wider
central IT team. As this role requires occasional travel where advance notice
will be provided, you must also have your own UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In
return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £29,000 and £33,700,
which is dependent on experience in both IT and in the education sector, as
well as receiving an attractive benefits package. This includes a local
government pension scheme, a generous holiday entitlement and various employees lifestyle discounts. In addition, you will become a key part of this
organisation's success story, with opportunities for further development and
progression, whilst gaining access to further training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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- Isobel Godber
