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Technology Support Officer (Hockley)
Lift Greensward, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 April 2026 at 10:31am
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33000 - £34000 per annum
Technology Support Officer (Hockley) job summary
Salary: £33,000 - £34,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Location: Lift Greensward, Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG (with travel to other schools within the region when required)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Build your career in technology. Make a difference in education.
We're looking for a Technology Support Officer (TSO) to join our East Technology team, based at Lift Greensward and supporting schools across Essex.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career in IT while making a real difference in schools. You'll join a supportive team that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning.
If you enjoy solving problems, supporting people and want to build your skills in education technology, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
This is a hands-on, people-facing role where you'll work closely with colleagues and students to ensure technology genuinely supports teaching, learning and day-to-day school life.
You'll be based primarily at Lift Greensward, with frequent travel to nearby schools including Lift Ashingdon, Lift Plumberow, Lift Hockley, Lift Westerings and Lift Pioneer.
You'll work closely with a local team of technology colleagues and be supported by the wider central Technology network across Lift Schools.
A reasonable commute to Lift Greensward is important, as the role involves regular on-site support across the schools.
What you'll be doing
* Providing frontline IT support to colleagues and students, helping them use technology confidently and effectively
* Supporting the setup, rollout and refresh of devices such as laptops, Chromebooks, iPads and classroom technology
* Troubleshooting issues and working closely with the wider Technology team to resolve them
* Supporting staff induction and training, sharing clear guidance and practical support
* Helping maintain reliable, secure systems across multiple school sites
* Contributing to projects that improve how technology is used across our schools, including promoting our innovative AI Strategy
This role could be a great fit if you:
* Enjoy working with people and explaining technical issues clearly and calmly
* Are curious, keen to learn and motivated to develop your skills
* Are a team player who enjoys sharing ideas and learning from others
* Have experience in an IT support, technician or service-desk style role
* Have experience inducting or training colleagues in IT or systems
* Have some exposure to education or EdTech
Formal qualifications and experience in a school or education setting are helpful but not essential. What matters most is your attitude, potential and commitment to learning.
Development and progression
We know retention matters. That's why we invest in our people.
In this role, you'll benefit from a clear development pathway, including opportunities to work towards industry-recognised certifications such as Google, ViewSonic, and Canva. You'll be supported by a strong local team and a wider network of like-minded colleagues who share best practice, support one another and learn together. We also offer a generous benefits package, including pension, lifestyle savings, retail discounts and wellbeing support.
Who we are
Lift Schools is made up of 58 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives, and we work every day to ensure every child receives an excellent education.
Our mission
We provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. With strong leadership and teaching, we help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
Closing date: Sunday 29th March
Interview date: Wednesday 1st April
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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 Lift Greensward
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1613 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lift Greensward website
Lift Greensward is a co-educational 11-19 comprehensive in the Lift Schools trust. Our approach is based on delivering excellence in teaching and learning. We will encourage creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching for all students. This will ensure a continuous and consistent focus on student achievement and development in all areas. We will drive innovation in education ensuring Lift Greensward is able to respond to a changing world and that the skills, learning and aspirations of our students are developed and enhanced through creative personalised learning and excellence in teaching.
Lift Greensward aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them. We believe that all young people deserve to become world class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment, with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up to date resources available to them.
The school is committed to doing everything it can to ensure that young people are able to, in the future, compete on the world stage with the skills, confidence and flair to generate new ideas, new initiatives and thereby make a full contribution to tomorrow's world.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
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