Senior IT Technician (Cross School)
Barnwood Park School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3QU10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.00 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) and Friday 8.00am - 15.30pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Role to be split 50/50 across two schools within the trust. Working days at each school to be discussed with the IT Manager
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC pay scale, points 16- 20, £30,518 - £32,597 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Senior IT Technician - Cross School
We are looking for an enthusiastic subject specialist to join our committed IT Department. The successful candidate will support the IT Manager in the day-to-day management of all issues relating to IT Services. They will provide high-quality IT support for all members of the school’s community helping to maintain appropriate expectations and standards. The post holder will be expected to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the school, combining planned and regular tasks with day-to-day needs and emergency responses. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with ensuring the security, care and availability of the school’s IT infrastructure, fittings and equipment through monitoring and planned maintenance.
Assist in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s network including servers, infrastructure, software and licensing.
Maintain the Active Directory network.
Maintain Google Workspace
Work alongside the IT Manager to ensure the best value in identified procurement projects.
Ensure that network hardware/software throughout the school is secure, and compliant with the school Cyber Security and Data Protection policies.
Ensure that all software used in the school is suitable and legal.
Liaise with external suppliers, agencies, service providers and partners to secure appropriate support, seek advice and prepare any required response to facilitate the effective management of the network.
To work off-site supporting partner Trust schools on a pre-arranged basis, as appropriate.
To meet with and report regularly to the IT Manager and provide up-to-date information on the provision and upkeep of all IT equipment, including ongoing projects and new needs as they arise.
Assist with technical issues relating to the use of Bromcom (management information system) and ensure appropriate security access, liaising with the school Data Manager.
Monitor and maintain effective onsite and offsite backups.
Provide technical support for third-party IT Systems.
Through the helpdesk, provide first-line support for all problems relating to the use of the school’s IT systems to ensure effective teaching, learning and administrative support.
Support in the delivery and planning of one-to-one and group training opportunities for staff in relation to software and hardware.
Assist in ensuring that software licences are obtained and that accurate records are kept and renewed when required.
Ensure that the computer suites and workstations are maintained and well organised, taking into account health and safety requirements.
To maintain a stock of spares, and to arrange or carry out all necessary maintenance and repairs.
To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to learners' progress.
To participate in the school’s professional learning programme as agreed.
To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.
Occasional lifting may be required to move equipment and resources but is not a significant factor.
There may be occasions when attendance outside of your normal working hours is necessary to fulfil this role, therefore, flexibility is required.
The post-holder should be able to work independently with minimal supervision using initiative to anticipate requirements and deal with situations as they arise.
Such other duties may be reasonably allocated by your line manager or Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
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
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About Barnwood Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 884 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barnwood Park School website
- Email address
- mhird@barnwoodpark.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01452 530389
Barnwood Park is an 11-16 school situated in the heart of Gloucester. Since June 2024, we have been on an ambitious journey of rapid recruitment, supported by the guidance of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Officially joining the Trust on January 01, 2025, we are seeking passionate individuals to help s to continue transforming Barnwood Park into one of the highest-performing schools in the country.
At Barnwood Park, we believe there is no limit to what students can achieve under the right conditions. Our mission is to equip every child with the knowledge, skills and confidence to access opportunities at the very best universities, apprenticeships and professions. High standards are non-negotiable at Barnwood Park - whether in work ethic, behaviour or uniform. Step into our school and you'll find disruption-free classrooms, impeccable uniforms, polite and respectful students and warm, energetic teachers.
We celebrate and reward effort and achievement, fostering a sense of pride in our students' work, themselves and their school. Student voie is central to our ethos, empowering every individual to contribute to the vibrant life of the school and develop as responsible, confident members of the community.
Our dedicated staff are committed to inspiring and challenging students through high-quality teaching and learning. With a well balanced curriculum that maximizes opportunities for success, we ensure every child, regardless of their starting point or background, can thrive.
Our team is united by a shared drive to make Barnwood Park the very best it can be. Through teamwork, strategic focus, exceptional professional development and an unwavering committment to excellence, we have made tremendous progress on our improvement journey - and we are just getting started.
Arranging a visit to Barnwood Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mhird@barnwoodpark.co.uk.
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