Senior ICT Technician
Rmet, Gillingham, ME8 6JS3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2024
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,421.00 - £33,945.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade C2 Point 12 - 25
Senior ICT Technician job summary
Rainham Mark Education Trust has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team based in the Trust offices to develop and enhance their technical ability. As a Senior ICT Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the Trust’s IT infrastructure. Your role will involve troubleshooting hardware and software issues, assisting staff and students with technical queries, and ensuring the smooth operation of our digital systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems for computers, printers, and other devices
- Install, configure, and maintain ICT equipment, including laptops, PC’s, and Tablets
- Provide technical support to staff and students, both in person and remotely
- Assist with the setup and maintenance of audio-visual equipment in classrooms and meeting rooms
- Collaborate with other team members to implement security measures and data protection protocols
- Keep accurate records of equipment inventory, repairs, and maintenance tasks
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant Experience - Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting
- Technical Proficiency - Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic networking concepts
- Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently
- Communication - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Team Player - Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive work environment but also work independently when required
- Certifications - Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA) are advantageous but not mandatory
- As the post requires onsite support to all schools within the Trust, the successful candidate should have their own transport
Why join Rainham Mark Education Trust:
Our Trust is in a very exciting stage of its development, having recently re-aligned and strengthened our central team; relaunched our vision; and established an ambitious future strategy. In being part of our team, you will receive:
- Support from a vast network of senior leaders and teachers within the school and our Trust
- Regular planned opportunities to collaborate and share best practice with other RMET schools
- Working with a team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff and Trustees
- An outstanding offer of CPD opportunities within and across schools
- A sharp focus on staff well-being to include Health Care provision.
Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust
- Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare
- Free Health Checks
- Free Flu Jabs
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- High quality CPD opportunities
- Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Onsite free parking
- A Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance
If you require an informal discussion about this role post please contact the People Services Department on 01634 623461 or email PeopleServices@rmet.org
The deadline for applications is Sunday 29th September at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
After the closing date for this post a panel will conduct the shortlisting process. You will be selected for interview based entirely on the contents of your application form. It is therefore important that you fully read the Job Description and Person Specification prior to completing your form. After the shortlisting process has been completed candidates who have been selected for interview will be informed and provided with full details of the interview programme. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date for this post, you have, on this occasion, unfortunately been unsuccessful.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
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