IT Technician

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed IT Technician to join the IT team at St John the Baptist School (SJB) in Woking. SJB is a vibrant, high-performing Catholic secondary school and sixth form, and forms part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust (XCET).

The IT Technician will be required to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, support staff and students, and help ensure that all IT services run reliably and securely. The position also involves proactive maintenance, monitoring network performance, and adhering to data protection and safeguarding standards.

The successful candidate will also be expected to support and visit multiple schools within XCET as required, providing on-site assistance and contributing to trust-wide IT projects. Strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Ideally 2 years' of IT support experience, but we are happy to consider newly qualified applicants who can demonstrate strong foundational knowledge and enthusiasm for the role.
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality technical support.
• Excellent customer-facing skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• High level of initiative
• A commitment to safeguarding, with suitability confirmed through DBS checks and recruitment procedures.

In return, the role offers 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays.

This role offers the opportunity to undertake apprenticeship training as part of your development., The successful candidate will require a valid UK Driving Licence, and a vehicle is essential.

The Xavier Catholic Education Trust (XCET) is a Surrey based, Catholic Trust currently made up of four secondary schools and eighteen primary schools. The Xavier Catholic Education Trust is a dynamic, highly effective trust of successful schools providing the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos. We support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential. The Xavier Catholic Education Trust also leads the Teach SouthEast partnership and is a Teaching School Hub. Our mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools. We follow the example and teachings of Christ and everything we do will be inspired by gospel values. We strive for excellence in all areas of our work and cherish every child in our care.