ICT Technician

Upton-by-Chester High School, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (Actual)

ICT Technician job summary

We are seeking a motivated, organised and customer-focused ICT Technician to join our IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to play a key role in supporting the school's ICT infrastructure and ensuring that staff and learners have access to reliable, high-quality technology that enhances teaching, learning and the day-to-day operation of the school.

As one of the first points of contact for ICT support, you will provide technical assistance to staff and learners, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and network issues in a timely and professional manner. You will use your initiative to prioritise a varied workload, working independently while contributing effectively as part of the wider IT support network.

The successful candidate will have excellent ICT and problem-solving skills, together with experience of supporting Windows devices, Microsoft 365 applications and networked environments. You will be confident installing, maintaining and troubleshooting a range of hardware and software and will be able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and bespoke education systems. Experience of supporting Google Workspace, mobile device management, audiovisual equipment or Management Information Systems such as SIMS would be advantageous.

Applicants should be able to maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with staff, learners and external suppliers, and develop positive working relationships across the school community. A commitment to providing an excellent customer service, maintaining confidentiality and complying with data protection requirements, including GDPR, is essential.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Upton-by-Chester High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1728 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Upton-by-Chester High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upton-by-chester-high-school

“This is a good school with an outstanding 6th Form” OFSTED 2019

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