IT Technician at The Pioneer Academy
Broadmead Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EAThis job expired on 14 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible, pending pre-employment checks
Closing date
14 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,139.00 - £31,144.00 Annually (Actual)
IT Technician at The Pioneer Academy job summary
*applications from suitable candidates who meet the person specification may be shortlisted and interviewed ahead of the closing date
Our experienced Head of IT and his supportive senior leadership team are looking for 2 IT Technician to join their growing team. These position's are full time and will form part of the central IT team who work across all sites within the academy. We currently have schools within the Croydon, Bexley, Bromley, Sevenoaks, Surrey & East Sussex Boroughs. There will be set days scheduled for school visits and a driving license and transport will be an essential part of this role. This is a great opportunity to join a team with scope to learn and grow within your position which is highly encouraged.
Key responsibilities include:
- To assist with the academy’s helpdesk provision, ensuring timely resolution to requests and problems and provide regular status updates.
- To undertake maintenance of all IT hardware, software and the school’s network.
- To repair and maintain IT equipment to maximise efficiency.
- To set up IT equipment to support the delivery of the curriculum.
The Pioneer Academy Trust is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
What we offer you:
- A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
- High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Annual conferences with keynote speakers.
- Access to professional coaching.
- A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
- Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
- Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
- Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via My New Term
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2024 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2024 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy 2024-25 is attached for your information.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY.
Commitment to safeguarding
Vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.
About Broadmead Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 387 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Broadmead Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Broadmead Primary School is a large, three-form entry school in the Selhurst area of Croydon, with a modern building and fantastic grounds. More importantly we have amazing children and a large team of staff who work hard to ensure that everyone learns to succeed. we are committed to children's excellence, being the best they can be and learning the skills they need to succeed. We know that the key to this is developing self confidence in learning and we do that through learning that is engaging and relevant and ensures enjoyment. We believe that everyone has the right to learn, whoever they are, whatever they can and can't yet do, and that together, we are stronger.
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