- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 819 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
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- School website
- Garstang Community Academy website (opens in new tab)
IT Technician
More than one location, Fylde Coast Academy TrustThis job expired on 7 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
27 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week), 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Pay Scale, Grade D, Points 7-11
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role - You will work alongside and be supported by the Senior IT Technician at Garstang Community Academy to provide an effective, efficient and successful IT support service, resolving IT issues to ensure that our staff are able to work and our pupils are able to learn. You will also be part of FCAT’s wider IT support team of 8 technical support staff based in our secondary and all-through academies. This wider network led by the FCAT Data and IT Lead and supported by the IT Operations Managers will provide opportunities for additional support, sharing of knowledge, learning from more experienced team members and collaboration on projects.
Within this role; opportunities for further training, qualifications and continuous professional development can be explored, as well as on-going access to an e-learning platform to support you in your work.
This is an exciting opportunity for which we require a resilient, passionate and driven individual. You must have the desire to work with pride, ambition, respect, resilience, integrity and excellence so we can be the “best we can be!”.
About Garstang Academy
Garstang Community Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school dedicated to fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment for our students. Located in the picturesque town of Garstang, we are situated in beautiful surroundings midway between Preston and Lancaster at the gateway to the Forest of Bowland. We pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to academic excellence. We have over 800 students on roll and approximately 75 staff. Our students come from a diverse geographical area which includes the market town of Garstang and its surrounding villages and hamlets, Blackpool and the cities of Lancaster and Preston. As a result, Garstang Community Academy is well-connected to various transportation links, making it accessible for students, staff, and visitors.
We aim to empower every student to achieve their potential, nurturing both their academic and vocational skills in order to facilitate their personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to education, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Join Team FCAT - We are looking to appoint an IT Technician to support the excellent delivery of our IT support service. This role will mainly be focused on providing support at Garstang Community Academy as well as being part of the trust team; providing support to other academies or the central services of the trust.
Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.
As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Why choose FCAT?
- Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
- Term time employment supporting longer holidays
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - employer contributions above 16%
- Modern school building with excellent facilities for learners and colleagues
- 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free annual flu vaccine
- Blackpool Council travel discount
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Free eye tests
- Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter
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.
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About Fylde Coast Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- l.macpherson@garstang.fcat.org.uk
School Details
Garstang Community Academy
Arranging a visit to Fylde Coast Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.macpherson@garstang.fcat.org.uk.
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