IT Technician

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, Chatham, ME4 6NR

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  25 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, standard shift: 08:00 - 16:00 (finish 15:30 on a Friday) subject to operational need.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Support Staff Pay Group 4 £30,871 - £35,620

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Technician to join our IT Team (Thinking Technology) within our Kent West Hub, consisting of All Faiths Children’s Academy, Cedar Children’s Academy and Gordon Children’s Academy, Maritime Academy, Rochester Grammar School and Colchester Royal Grammar school. You will be based at one site but should be flexible to travel when needed to any of the above.

Reporting to the Regional Technology Manager, you will work constructively with colleagues working in Thinking Technology and third-party suppliers to ensure that ICT services are supported effectively and to a high standard for the benefit of teaching, learning, administration and management.

As our IT Technician you will:

• Respond both orally and in person to customer comments and complaints, resolving them where possible, escalating as appropriate.
• Be calm under pressure, adjusting to changes in work priorities based on conflicting operational need, maintaining a positive customer engagement.
• Be approachable, communicating with customers ranging from students, staff, directors, governors, guests, and suppliers and contractors, responding to a range of issues and requests.
• Manage the day-to-day tickets in the helpdesk for your school and help others in the hub when needed.
• Provide in-depth fault resolution/troubleshooting updates on tickets resolving issues where appropriate.

Full training will be provided on Trust's helpdesk application and operating procedures.

All new starters take part in an induction and are mentored by an existing staff member.

What you will need to succeed:

• Strong customer service skills with a solution focused approach to your work
• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• To be pro-active, work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a willingness and flexibility to work across the department and have the ability to balance their workload.
• Adopt a systematic approach towards identifying and solving problems.
• Experience of dealing with Microsoft operating systems, and a good knowledge of IT packages and peripherals.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description - Technology - IT Technician (Level 1).pdf - 1.05 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thinking-schools-academy-trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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