IT Technician
The Primary First Trust, Gravesend, DA11 0DYThis job expired on 10 January 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
10 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,704.00 - £29,704.00 Annually (FTE) 37 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
IT Technician job summary
You will be our school's first point of contact and responsible for providing hands-on resolution of technical issues, troubleshooting, and maintaining service performance and delivery. It also proactively offers technical support for our computer systems, MDM (Mobile Device Management), network, and other IT-related infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
You will lead the daily monitoring of the performance and security of the Trust networks, ensuring that all our devices, servers, systems, and infrastructure are secure and resolving any issues as they arise in line with Standard Operational Procedures and timelines while ensuring high data integrity and compliance standards.
You will lead on the monitoring and reviews of our filtering and monitoring software, acting on information trends as required, and undertaking training and support sessions with staff on systems, procedures, and software as required.
About You
You will be highly motivated, efficient, and organised, and a team player. You will work with people at all levels across the school. You have a track record of working in a busy environment where attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to manage various tasks simultaneously.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to liaise with families and professionals and remain level-headed when dealing with sensitive information. A high level of competency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) is also required.
A level 3 IT-related qualification would be ideal, however not essential as full training and support will be provided
If you are energetic and want to make a difference in the education sector, this role could be for you!
Next Steps
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation or visit the school before applying, please call us. We will happily provide you with as many details as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to apply, please complete all sections of the application form via MyNewTerm. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be emailed with the shortlisting decisions. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested before interviews.
If you experience any issues while using MyNewTerm, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team at hr@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk.
If a suitable candidate is identified, interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will ensure consideration for the position and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity
The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.
The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone can feel to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.
The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.
No agencies, please. We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.
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.
About The Primary First Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
OUR VISION
The Primary First Trust. Visionary leaders in Primary Education
Our Vision is to be First for Primary Education.
First Class - for outcomes and overall pupil experience
First Choice - for parents choosing a school and for staff developing their careers
First Voice - as thought-leaders, pushing boundaries and raising standards
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