Senior IT Technician

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2NH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,537.00 Annually (FTE) NSC5 SCP (12-18)

Senior IT Technician job summary

Senior IT Technician

Hours: 36.50 hours, all year round

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: NSC5 SCP (12 - 18) £28,598 - £31,537

Who We Are:

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is a historic yet forward-looking community, founded in 1527. For nearly 500 years, we have combined strong academic tradition with a commitment to service, character and opportunity, evolving with each generation. From our origins under Bishop John Vesey to our outstanding modern academy, we are proud of our rich heritage, vibrant community and the achievements of our pupils past and present.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Technician with strong technical ability and a proven track record of delivering reliable, high‑quality IT support. You will bring confidence across a wide range of technologies, excellent problem‑solving skills and the professionalism needed to support a busy school environment.

We want an organised and adaptable professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain a secure, efficient and modern digital infrastructure. You will take pride in supporting staff and students, communicating clearly and contributing to the continuous improvement of our ICT provision.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support resolving day‑to‑day IT issues for staff and students efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain and repair equipment ensuring all devices, peripherals and classroom technologies remain operational and reliable
• Install and configure systems including hardware, software, images and updates across the school environment.
• Support network operations assisting with the upkeep of wired and wireless networks, connectivity and core services.
• Manage IT assets keeping accurate records of equipment, stock levels and lifecycle changes.
• Promote safe and effective IT use guiding staff and pupils on appropriate, secure and confident use of technology.
• Contribute to ICT development offering technical insight to support improvements, upgrades and long‑term planning.

What We Offer

• Generous Pension Scheme: Excellent employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, supporting long‑term financial security.
• Free On‑Site Parking: Convenient and secure parking available for all staff.
• Continuous Professional Development: Extensive CPD opportunities, including leadership development.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance programmes.

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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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, Identity, Right to Work, Prohibition Order, Section 128 check, pre-placement medical and verification of qualification checks are requirements for this post. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

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 Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-vesey-s-grammar-school

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