Trust IT Technician - Based at Dr Walkers Primary School

Dr Walker's CofE Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0RG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 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: £28,739.00 Annually (Actual) Competitive

Trust IT Technician - Based at Dr Walkers Primary School job summary

IT Technician

Location: Multiple schools across Greater London and Essex
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and motivated IT Technician to join our central Trust IT Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across several schools, covering all aspects of modern IT facilities to support high educational standards. You will join a team with high levels of professional dedication, providing technical support to staff, students, and visitors.

The role is hands-on and requires travel between sites. Therefore, a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line technical support for desktop PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and software.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Install, configure, and upgrade computer hardware and Windows operating systems.
• AV Management: Set up and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment in classrooms and meeting rooms, including projectors and video conferencing systems.
• System Administration: Perform basic tasks such as Active Directory account management and password resets.
• Network Care: Assist with network troubleshooting, including Wi-Fi connectivity and physical patching.
• Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of IT assets, software licensing, and equipment inventory.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations, including the manual handling of equipment like desktop computers and printers.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: A proven track record in 1st and 2nd line technical support, preferably within an educational environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Windows OS, MS Office/Office 365, and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS).
• Soft Skills: A strong focus on customer service with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
• Mindset: An analytical, problem-solving mindset with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Teamwork: A strong teamwork ethic and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

We offer a stimulating, supportive, and rewarding working environment where all staff are valued. Benefits include:

• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Growth: Access to tailored CPD and professional development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Flexibility: Consideration for flexible working requests to support work-life balance.

Our Way of LIFE

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

References and DBS Checks

All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Inclusion

As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.

Why Choose LIFE Education Trust

For more information on why to choose LIFE, head to the website here.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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 Dr Walker's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 105 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dr Walker's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dr-walker-s-cofe-primary-school

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