2nd Line IT Technician

The Information Technology Department provides school departments with technology solutions and support. We strive to provide timely support and stable technology systems, to address the needs of various teaching departments and admin offices, so they can in turn provide the students at St Bede's with an outstanding learning experience. The primary functions of the IT department are defined below:

• To provide technical support services to St Bede's School
• To provide leadership and technical solutions
• To provide leadership in purchasing hardware and software to maximise value
• To enhance communications, collaboration and the flow of information
• To manage and optimise software licensing programs
• To manage technology vendor relationships and contracts
• To develop and implement beneficial information technology policies and procedures
• To provide access to new technology
• To provide efficient storage of data
• To provide a high level of cyber security and privacy
• To provide disaster recovery, education continuity and data backup services
• To provide highly available systems

Support staff are valued members of the school community and fill vital roles. They are respected for the expertise they bring to their area of work. St Bede's supports the professional development of its staff and takes staff wellbeing very seriously.

Do you have experience in Technical support?

The successful candidate will be required to work 36 hours per week for the 39 term-time weeks of the academic year (including INSET days.) Annual salary reflects the contractual hours and weeks per year and is calculated using a Surrey Pay formula which includes payment in respect of statutory annual leave allowances. Salary is paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

There is no entitlement to take leave during term time. All holidays must be taken during school breaks.

Please note, interviews for successful candidates will take place on Friday 5 December 2025.

Why work for us?

• St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'.
• ECTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles.
• There are good on-site catering facilities. Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities.
• Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups.
• We have a social event at the end of each term as well as occasional staff trips to the theatre.