- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 300 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barton Manor School website
Senior ICT Technician
More than one location, Barton Court Academy Trust14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- BCAT 7 - £27,852 - 29,716
What skills and experience we're looking for
Previous exposure to Active Directory and Group Policy Objects.
• To have a good knowledge of different software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office), and adapt quickly to new software. Ability to identify any potential incompatibilities and provide resolutions.
• Understand the need to “follow through” a task to ensure that end users are fully supported.
• Be able to work as part of a team, and on own initiative when the job requires within school policy.
• Be prepared to seek support when an unknown situation arises to ensure good service is provided to end users.
Desirable skills
• Experience of working in an education establishment.
• Experience of Microsoft SharePoint-based Internet portals.
• Experience of managing centralised software deployment, MSI technology, and Microsoft network products.
• Experience of working with virtualisation solutions, preferably VMware/HP.
Essential Skills
- Excellent customer service skills. Have a positive and proactive attitude.
- Previous experience working in a technical support role.
- Ability to work under pressure in a very busy environment and be flexible to changing priorities.
- Good organisational skills to ensure an ordered environment and effective departmental service.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Extensive knowledge of a range of technologies, including PC hardware (desktop and laptop), Audio/Visual, associated peripherals, Operating Systems, and general software. Ability to perform maintenance and upgrade tasks on equipment with skill and safety.
- Have a solid understanding of client/server networks, particularly Microsoft Server-based infrastructures.
- Ability and desire to quickly gain and apply new knowledge.
What the school offers its staff
The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to applyIf you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Barton Court Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@bartoncourt.org
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16yrs mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023.
The Trust is also opened Barton Manor Free School, an 11 – 18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury on the former Chaucer School site in September 2022 to Year 7.
Barton Court Grammar School is an Advanced Thinking School and a National Support School (NSS) and the Trust’s Executive Headteacher a National Leader of Education (NLE).
We are a small Trust at the beginning of a very exciting journey, with a talented team of Governors, Senior Leadership, teachers and support staff all determined to provide the highest quality of educational provision to all children across the Trust.
We believe schools are stronger when they work together and have a common purpose to provide the highest standards in teaching and pupil outcomes. We promote an individual identity for each of our schools so that they continue to respond to the needs of their pupils, their families and the wider community they serve.
We work together to “improve the life chances” of all our children and young people working together through strong partnerships between staff, students, parents and Governors that share our core values of excellence and equity
School Details
Barton Manor School
Arranging a visit to Barton Court Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bartoncourt.org.
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