IT Technician

Your new company

A multi-academy trust has approached Hays looking for an Interim IT Technician to work at one of their high schools in North Manchester. You will be joining a forward-thinking educational trust that is committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities for pupils across Manchester. The trust values innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, ensuring that both staff and students thrive in a supportive environment.

Your new role

As an IT Technician, you will play a vital role in enabling pupils' access to learning by providing technical advice and support in the practical and technical aspects of IT. Reporting to the Network Manager, you will:

• Prepare, maintain, and organise IT equipment and materials for lessons, exams, and assessments.
• Ensure networks and computer systems run efficiently, are regularly tested, and backed up.
• Maintain and repair hardware, peripherals, and software, commissioning external support when required.
• Manage data security, access rights, and system updates.
• Provide technical advice and training to staff and pupils, supporting safe and sensible use of IT.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities such as IT clubs and open days.

You will be working Monday-Friday 0800-1600 on site. This role is likely to be 1-2 months.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, networks, and hardware maintenance.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving IT issues efficiently.
• An understanding of data security, risk assessments, and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage inventories and liaise with suppliers.
• Strong communication skills to provide advice and training to staff and pupils.
• Enhanced DBS

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive educational environment.
• A role where you can make a direct impact on pupils' learning and staff development.
• A competitive daily rate and weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant at Hays that will assist with compliance, paperwork and payments and continue to look for ongoing opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, networks, and hardware maintenance.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving IT issues efficiently.
• An understanding of data security, risk assessments, and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage inventories and liaise with suppliers.
• Strong communication skills to provide advice and training to staff and pupils.
• Enhanced DBS

• The opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive educational environment.
• A role where you can make a direct impact on pupils' learning and staff development.
• A competitive daily rate and weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant at Hays that will assist with compliance, paperwork and payments and continue to look for ongoing opportunities.