IT Support Officer

Fortismere School, London, N10 1NE

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,524.00 - £32,931.00 Annually (Actual) 40 Week will be considered for the right candidate (£29,644-£30,967)

IT Support Officer job summary

Fortismere is a high-achieving, mixed foundation secondary school located in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London. With a strong tradition of academic and technological excellence, we are committed to providing a forward-thinking and inclusive learning environment.

We are seeking a knowledgeable, proactive, and flexible ICT Technician to support our busy school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of systems and platforms—including Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks—and to contribute to the development of a robust and responsive ICT service.

About the Role

You will work closely with the ICT Systems Manager and Network Manager to maintain and improve the school’s IT infrastructure ensuring compliancy across all school platforms. This includes supporting day-to-day operations, enhancing digital learning and marketing platforms, engaging and improving school online platforms and ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical support to students and staff.

Key responsibilities:

Providing ICT support and troubleshooting across a range of devices and systems.

Assisting with the implementation of school-wide digital strategies including external platforms such as linked in and website

Maintaining records and ensuring compliance across various IT systems, including MIS.

Supporting the school’s network management and hardware maintenance.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong ICT skills and the ability to adapt to a variety of platforms.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Relevant ICT qualifications, or a willingness to work towards them (e.g., Network Management, Web Design, Data Management).

Knowledge of IT compliance, systems management, and record keeping.

What We Offer

A friendly, supportive working environment within a well-established team.

Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.

Employee benefits including pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, season ticket loan, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Happy, engaged students and a welcoming school community.

A dedicated Governing Body and experienced leadership team.

How to Apply

We welcome and encourage school visits by prior arrangement. To arrange a visit or request further information, please contact our Network Manager, Mr T. Walker, at jobs@fortismere.org.uk.

Fortismere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Fortismere School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1808 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fortismere School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fortismere-school

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