IT Service Technician

Sedgehill Academy, London, SE6 3QW

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,000.00 - £36,000.00 Annually (Actual)

IT Service Technician job summary

IT Service Technician

Location: Sedgehill Academy, Beckenham Hill , London

Salary: £32,000-36,000 per annum, depending on experience

Work Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, all year round

Contract type: Permanent

Job overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable IT Service Technician to be based primarily at Sedgehill Academy within United Learning’s South-East London Cluster. Prior experience in a school environment is desirable, and a demonstrable customer-focused approach is essential. As the ‘face of IT’, you will build strong relationships with users of all abilities and levels of seniority.

As the first point of contact for IT support, you’ll be the face of IT and will quickly build strong relationships with staff and students of all levels and abilities. Prior experience in a school environment is desirable, but a proactive, approachable attitude and a commitment to excellent service are essential.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience working in an IT customer facing environment

Solid troubleshooting skills across hardware, software and peripherals.

Familiarity with Windows devices and Microsoft 365 applications.

Working knowledge of user administration in Active Directory and Entra ID.

Good customer‑service and communication skills, with the ability to support non‑technical users.

Relevant IT qualification/s (e.g., Level 3/4, A+, apprenticeship).

Professionalism in manner, conduct, and appearance is key. A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude and strong interpersonal skills will enable you to succeed in supporting teachers to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils.

This role also requires a high level of literacy, as all written communication must adhere to Standard English. Your primary place of work and responsibility will be Sedgehill Academy. However, you will also be required to visit other cluster schools—Conisborough College, The John Roan School, and Bacon’s College. On occasion, you may also be asked to support other United Learning schools within a reasonable travelling distance.

Submit your application no later than: 14 June 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing: As soon as possible after the closing date

Please note, interviews may take place sooner for the right candidate so please submit your application as soon as possible. 

To apply online, please visit the school website here

Sedgehill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.

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 Sedgehill Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 900 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sedgehill Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sedgehill-academy

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