26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 September 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    14 August 2025

Job details

Job role

  • IT support

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours, Monday to Friday.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an individual who has both IT Technician experience and website development skills to support our current external website whilst providing various IT support to pupils and staff. Experience working in a school environment is preferable but is not essential.

The IT Support department consists of 1 Network Manager and 2 Technicians that look after a wide range of equipment within the school supporting over 180 staff members and 1451 pupils. Within the role you will be expected to have experience using the following:

  • HTML
  • CCS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • FileZilla / WinSCP
  • Azure Web Applications & App Services
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Basic Networking

You will also be responsible for supporting the ICT Systems Network Manager as well as updating social media channels.

What the school offers its staff

West Park School is a Single Academy Trust. We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.

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.

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About West Park School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1463 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
West Park School website
Email address
charlotte.hawksley@westpark.derby.sch.uk
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West Park is an 11 – 16 school based in Spondon with 1450 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour and engagement.

We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.

❖Would you like to work in a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils?
❖ Would you be inspired by working in a school where you are trusted as a professional and have the space to deliver creative and inspiring lessons?
❖ Would you flourish in a school that uses funding streams to benefit learning and to encourage modern and innovative approaches to learning, including virtual reality?

Arranging a visit to West Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charlotte.hawksley@westpark.derby.sch.uk.

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