Senior IT Technician
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NLThis job expired on 2 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
December 2023
Closing date
2 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- ICT
Working pattern
- Full time: 36.25 Hours per week as an associate staff member (Senior IT Technician at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,909 rising to £36,298, pay progression linked to performance
Pay scale
- Grade 7, point 26-30
What skills and experience we're looking for
The IT arrangements in each of our schools are
critical in supporting the delivery of a world-class education. This role involves leading the support and
develop of the IT infrastructure within Altrincham Grammar school for Girls. We
are looking for applicants who have a broad background in desktop computing and
IT network support, have good project management and communication skills and
will be familiar supporting a range of Microsoft server and desktop
applications, both locally and cloud-hosted. The ideal candidate will be
familiar with ITIL service desk concepts and have experience managing direct
reports.
The role holder will have line management responsibility for the IT and resource technicians based in the school. As part of the team, role holders will be responsible for the monitoring and resolution of IT and network related issues and queries. Effective communication with stakeholders is a key skill required of the post holder.
The post holder will play a pivotal role in providing a high level of user support, using an IT service desk based on ITIL principles and will play a key role in the delivery of IT projects. They will also liaise closely with the Trust’s Digital IT Manager, on IT matters affecting both AGGS and schools across the Trust as a whole.
What the school offers its staff
WHY WORK FOR US?
We offer a great opportunity to join an organisation which really lives its values. Our working environment is very inclusive and whilst you can expect to be challenged in your role, you will be supported through professional learning, treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please see the Equality, Diversity, an Inclusion statement on our website.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: NJC scale points 26 to 30 (Bright Futures scale G7). The full time equivalent pay is £32,909 rising to £36,298 per annum. Pay progression is linked to performance.
Working weeks: 52 weeks but please discuss any requests for flexible working at interview
Hours: 36.25 hours per week over 5 days. Flexible working will be considered, please discuss at interview if you wish this to be considered.
Holidays: You will be paid for the prorate equivalent of 26 days, plus 8 public holidays. This increases to 31 days plus 8 public holidays after 5 years’ service.
Pension: Local government pension scheme. Please take a look at the website: https://www.gmpf.org.uk/
Other: We offer salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work and technology for personal use, through monthly interest free salary deductions. We also offer opportunities for professional development. For a full explanation of our employment offer please see the booklet on our website:
Our-Employment-Terms-November-2022.pdf (bright-futures.co.uk)
Further details about the role
How to Apply
Our application form is available online, along with the disclosure of criminal background form. The portal link is https://bfet.jotform.com/232483752473966. Alternatively, you can click Apply Now on this role via the current vacancies page of our website (https://www.bright-futures.co.uk/join-us/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/). Please upload the forms by 2 October 2023.
The selection will take place on 10 October 2023. You will be notified after the closing date whether you have been shortlisted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1368 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls website
- Email address
- labdel-nour@bright-futures.co.uk
The Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. The Trust’s vision is the best for everyone, the best from everyone. Our values of community, passion and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.
There are currently twelve schools within the Trust. BFET is committed to providing all staff with the training and support they need to be the best in their profession. Benefits include: working cross-phase, knowledge exchange between our schools and the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring colleagues in their profession.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) was in the first cohort of schools to be designated a National Teaching School in 2011. AGGS is the lead school in the “Alliance for Learning”. Our teaching school alliance comprises schools of every type and phase, plus universities, throughout a wide geographical area. The impact of teaching school activities is felt within the Trust and far beyond. We have a reputation for excellence regionally and nationally, of which we are very proud. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in the school’s commitment to developing AGGS as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning.
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