Senior IT Support Technician
The Beacon School, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
8 April 2026
Closing date
22 April 2026 at 9:30am
Date listed
8 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Specialist Point 16 - £30,791
Senior IT Support Technician job summary
Flexible working + Career development + Staff benefits + Pension scheme (LGPS)
Your Opportunity
GLF schools are looking to recruit a Senior IT Technician to work across our schools in the Caterham, Merstham and Croydon areas.
The successful candidate will benefit from the support of our experienced IT teams located throughout Surrey and will build links with the Central IT team and the Regional IT Partners.
The role will provide first and second line support in the field, working with a range of systems and users with varying skills and will need to find solutions to issues affecting all aspects of IT. This is a field role comprising of regular scheduled visits, ad hoc and emergency visits as required to our current and future schools within the allocated region.
This is an exciting role with a varied work stream, and we require an intelligent and enthusiastic person who can think outside the box to solve issues independently, but who can also work effectively with our wider IT and school teams. Ideally, we would like the candidate to have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role and has experience with hardware and software, including installation, configuration and deployment.
Please note: The successful candidate will need to travel between schools; therefore, a driving licence is essential.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Pay Range: Specialist Point 16 - £30,791 FTE
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 36hrs a week (52 weeks a year)
Location: A GLF School within the Caterham, Merstham or Croydon area.
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd April at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Beacon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1022 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Beacon School website
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust, dedicated to serving our local community. Our core purpose is to ensure exceptional student progress and well-being, and as a member of our teaching staff, you will be supported in achieving this goal. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an outstanding curriculum, working alongside our team to create engaging and innovative learning experiences. In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you'll have access to a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, allowing you to inspire students beyond the classroom.
At The Beacon School, we believe in the importance of staff well being and professional development. You'll join a strong and supportive staff body with numerous opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our school culture emphasises teamwork and camaraderie with regular staff social events fostering a sense of community.
Upon joining the Beacon School, you will:
Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff.
Teach students who want to learn.
Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty.
Have access to an excellent programme of CPD.
Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach.
Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 42 GLF Schools.
Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching.
Have recognition of previous school continuous service.
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