IT Technician

IT Technician

Contract type: Full time, Permanent Work pattern: 36 hours per week, All year around (52 weeks) Location: Across both Meadow High School sites; Royal Lane (Hillingdon) & Northwood Road (Harefield Village). Salary information: Scale 4, £30,288 - £31,611 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Special Schools Allowance, £1,539 per annum

Start date: ASAP

Meadow High School is a special needs school for students aged 11-19 with complex to moderate learning needs many of whom also are autistic. One of the UK's largest secondary special schools, we have been consistently rated as a Good school. The school holds a number of national awards including the SEN Specialist Schools Award, the Inclusion Quality Mark Award and the International School Award.

Due to our expanding school, we are now looking for an IT Technician to provide technical IT support to both staff and students, ensuring the school's IT systems, devices, and network operate efficiently and securely. The IT Technician will support the IT Network Manager in maintaining, developing, and delivering reliable ICT services across both school sites.

This position is an ideal first step into a career in IT and full training will be provided for the right candidate.

To support the Local Authority we are expanding further with a new development project. This is an additional site based in Harefield, called 'Northwood Road'. This will house up to 100 Pathway 1 pupils and should be ready for us to occupy in September 2026. This position will initially be based at our Royal Lane, Hillingdon site and will be moved to our Northwood Road site once opened. The successful candidate will be required to work frequently across both school sites.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Good numeracy and literacy skills. (Essential)
• A recognised IT qualification (CompTIA A+, N+, or similar). (Desirable)
• Experience in IT support or a similar technical role (full training will be provided). (Desirable)
• Good knowledge of Windows, Chromebooks, iPads and common educational software. (Essential)
• Experience of working in a school or educational environment. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Admin, Google Workspace Admin, or Apple School Manager. (Desirable)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. (Essential)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills. (Essential)
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality. (Essential)
• Commitment to the security and wellbeing of the school. (Essential)
• Possess a full driving license and have use of a vehicle for business purposes and appropriate insurance. (Essential)
• Willing to work evenings and weekends if required and be able to deal with emergencies outside of core hours. (Essential)

What we can offer you:

• A welcoming team environment with ongoing support.
• A commitment to your continued professional development.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, information & support).
• Free access to our on-site gym.
• Close to M40 & M25, easy access to Central London, close to several TFL Tube stations.
• Opportunities for growth and development within an expanding SEN setting.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and you are the IT Technician we are seeking, we would like to hear from you.

Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026 at Midday

Shortlisting Date: As and when applications are received

Interview Date: Friday 13th March 2026

CVs will not be accepted.

Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that may have happened, and are publicly available online, and which we may want to explore with candidates at interview.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills. (Essential)
• A recognised IT qualification (CompTIA A+, N+, or similar). (Desirable)
• Experience in IT support or a similar technical role (full training will be provided). (Desirable)
• Good knowledge of Windows, Chromebooks, iPads and common educational software. (Essential)
• Experience of working in a school or educational environment. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Admin, Google Workspace Admin, or Apple School Manager. (Desirable)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. (Essential)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills. (Essential)
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality. (Essential)
• Commitment to the security and wellbeing of the school. (Essential)
• Possess a full driving license and have use of a vehicle for business purposes and appropriate insurance. (Essential)
• Willing to work evenings and weekends if required and be able to deal with emergencies outside of core hours. (Essential)

• A welcoming team environment with ongoing support.
• A commitment to your continued professional development.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, information & support).
• Free access to our on-site gym.
• Close to M40 & M25, easy access to Central London, close to several TFL Tube stations.
• Opportunities for growth and development within an expanding SEN setting.

Meadow High School is a special needs school for students aged 11-19 with complex to moderate learning needs many of whom also are autistic. One of the UK's largest secondary special schools, we have been consistently rated as a Good school. The school holds a number of national awards including the SEN Specialist Schools Award, the Inclusion Quality Mark Award and the International School Award. Due to our expanding school, we are now looking for an IT Technician to provide technical IT support to both staff and students, ensuring the school's IT systems, devices, and network operate efficiently and securely. The IT Technician will support the IT Network Manager in maintaining, developing, and delivering reliable ICT services across both school sites. This position is an ideal first step into a career in IT and full training will be provided for the right candidate. To support the Local Authority we are expanding further with a new development project. This is an additional site based in Harefield, called 'Northwood Road'. This will house up to 100 Pathway 1 pupils and should be ready for us to occupy in September 2026. This position will initially be based at our Royal Lane, Hillingdon site and will be moved to our Northwood Road site once opened. The successful candidate will be required to work frequently across both school sites.