IT Technician

We are looking for an IT Technician at Blaise High School. To support the IT Manager in the day-to-day management of all issues relating to IT services. To 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.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main 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.

Work alongside the Cross School IT Manager to ensure 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 Cross School IT Manager and provide up to date information on the provision and upkeep of all IT equipment, including on-going projects and new needs as they arise.

Assist with technical issues relating to the use of SIMS (management information system) and ensure appropriate security access, liaising with the schools Data Manager.

Monitor and maintain effective onsite and offsite backups.

Provide technical support for Third Party IT Systems.

At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent Grade 9-4 which must include at least a grade 4 in Maths and English

Evidence of personal commitment to CPD

Minimum Level 3 recognised professional IT qualification or equivalent

Knowledge of Google workspace and its administration

Knowledge of backup solutions, backup principals and disaster recovery solutions.

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Access to Blue Light Card scheme

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