Senior IT Technician
East Coast College, East Coast College, Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0ED11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
30 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours a week Monday- Thursday 8:30-17:00 Friday 8:30-16:30
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,114.55 - £27,713.40
What skills and experience we're looking for
This post will report to the Systems and Network Administrator and will be required to travel to all campuses on occasions. This is a senior post within the IT Support Team and the post holder will be an experienced, technician capable of dealing with complex technical issues and projects. The post holder will work within the IT Team supporting the daily operations of the College as well as providing second line support and completing assigned projects. The post holder will work closely with the Systems and Network Administrator to resolve complex technical issues, support infrastructure projects and maintain a high-quality IT service.
Key requirements include:
- Level 3 IT qualification or equivalent.
- At least four years' experience in a similar IT role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Windows desktop and server environments.
- Understanding of networking, IP infrastructure and IT support processes.
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- Providing first and second-line IT support to staff and students.
- Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and network issues.
- Supporting and maintaining network infrastructure, including switches, routers and firewalls.
- Assisting with IT projects, equipment deployment and network development.
- Training staff on IT systems and software.
- Producing user guides and supporting the development of junior IT Technicians.
- Ensuring compliance with IT policies, security requirements and service standards.
- Supporting teaching and learning through effective management of classroom technology and IT resources.
- Commitment to Safeguarding
What the college offers its staff
- 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
- Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
- Free gym and swim membership
- Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About East Coast College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- East Coast College website
- Email address
- recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk
At East Coast College, our mission is to create individual, local and regional prosperity and wellbeing by unlocking potential through learning. We are looking for talented, motivated and committed people who share our passion for transforming lives through education.
As one of the region's leading further education colleges, we offer an extensive range of courses and opportunities across our campuses in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Our merger with Lowestoft Sixth Form College and our long-standing partnership with the University of Suffolk enable us to provide clear progression pathways from further education through to higher education, supporting learners at every stage of their journey.
Working at East Coast College means being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation that is making a real difference to its communities. Based on the beautiful Norfolk and Suffolk coast, our campuses are surrounded by stunning beaches, expansive skies and picturesque landscapes, while the vibrant city of Norwich is less than an hour away, offering the perfect balance of coastal living and city access.
Arranging a visit to East Coast College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk.
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