Senior ICT Technician

Southlands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2NJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,515.00 - £33,673.00 Annually (Actual)

Senior ICT Technician job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly organised Senior ICT Technician to join our team and play a key role in delivering an outstanding ICT service across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and proactive individual with a passion for technology, excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to providing exceptional customer support. Working closely with staff, students and external partners, the successful candidate will help maintain and develop our ICT infrastructure, ensuring that systems are secure, reliable and effective in supporting teaching, learning and business operations. We are looking for someone with energy, initiative and a determination to succeed; a professional who can work independently, prioritise competing demands and contribute positively to a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. In return, we offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a school community that values innovation, continuous improvement and professional development.

The working hours will be 37 per week, 8.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8.00 a.m. until 3.30 p.m. on Friday. This full-time role will be based at Southlands High School, however as we are part of the Trust, there may be occasions when you will be required to work at other schools within the Trust.

We encourage applicants to apply through MyNewTerm. Late applications will not be considered.

Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, and the closing date will be Monday 2 November 2026, 9am. Interview date to be confirmed. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates (in line for the KCSIE 2026 guidance). Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references, and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the Trust.

Please see Recruitment Pack for further information.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Southlands High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 821 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Southlands High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southlands-high-school

Southlands High School is an improving school. Our motto ‘Endeavour for Excellence’ demonstrates that we expect all stakeholders, staff and students to drive for the highest standards in everything they do. Southlands High School is striving to be ‘Better’ than ever before as a successful and inclusive school that works in close partnership with families and the community to achieve the best for our young people.

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