IT Technician

Oakbank School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, full time all year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC pay scale, points 12-17, £28,598 - £31,022 per annum.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential:

• At least five GCSEs or equivalent whichmust include at least a C grade inMaths and English.
• Evidence of personal commitment toCPD.
• Experience with IT operating systems.
• Extensive experience in a relevant workarea.

Desirable:

• Minimum Level 3 recognised professional IT qualification or equivalent

• Experience working with IT within a school environment

• Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems and applications

• Knowledge of Google Workspace and its administration.

• Knowledge of backup solutions, backup principles and Disaster Recovery solutions

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development and career progression

• Generous pension scheme

• Access to Blue Light Card scheme

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• Gym Discounts

• Free eye tests

• Cycle to work scheme

• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

GLT Recruitment Brochure - Why you should work for GLT.pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)

Hartlandhigh school_ Recruitment pack 2- IT Technician October 2025.pdf - 2.1 MB (opens in new tab)

About Oakbank School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 560 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: skurle@hartlandhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakbank-reading

Arranging a visit to Oakbank School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email skurle@hartlandhigh.co.uk.

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