IT Technician

The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
Manchester, UK
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£27,040.0 - £39,520.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Antivirus Softwares Software Engineering Information Technology

Job description

Do you have experience providing excellent customer service, technical support, troubleshooting or digital services, whether in education, business, retail, hospitality, telecommunications or another sector?

Are you passionate about technology and helping others?

Do you enjoy solving problems and delivering excellent customer service?

Are you looking to develop your technical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking school?

Would you like to work in a diverse and inclusive community with high standards of behaviour and a calm, purposeful learning environment?

Are you looking for a permanent role? We are located in South Manchester with great transport links.

If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Barlow RC High School is seeking to appoint a permanent IT Technician.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced IT professionals and candidates with relevant transferable skills who are keen to develop a career in IT support.

The Barlow has a great reputation as an employer who provides continuous professional development and job stability.

You will benefit from:

  • Working with children
  • Dedicated IT office
  • Job stability
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Access to varied training programmes and online training
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • A supportive team and working environment
  • An interesting and varied role

Important Details:

  • Contract: Permanent, all year round
  • Salary: Grade 5, SP 13-19, £29,064- £32,061
  • Working Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 15.3%
  • Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX

Duties of the IT Technician

You will work independently to:

  • To serve as an initial point of contact for IT support within the school and provide technical support where necessary

  • To support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher

  • To serve as a point of contact for all external suppliers of IT
  • To support in the set-up, configuration and maintenance of the school’s IT network
  • To install and maintain licence software and upgrades
  • To diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware issues
  • To replace damaged/broken computer components
  • To maintain an asset register of all IT equipment
  • To maintain an inventory of IT software and licences
  • To ensure the security of the client and server by installing and upgrading appropriate anti-virus and firewall software

The IT Technician must:

  • Have transferrable skills
  • Have the ability to work independently
  • Be capable of making decisions
  • Be self-motivated
  • Be able to multi-task
  • Be pro-active and highly organised
  • Have good communication skills
  • Enjoy a varied and reactive role
  • Like working with children

Advantages but not essential:

Applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable skills and experience. Previous school experience is not essential as full support and development will be provided.

Are you the IT Technician we are searching for?

If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 31st August, 8.00am

Interview: Week beginning 7th September

Requirements

Do you have experience providing excellent customer service, technical support, troubleshooting or digital services, whether in education, business, retail, hospitality, telecommunications or another sector?

Are you passionate about technology and helping others?

Do you enjoy solving problems and delivering excellent customer service?

Are you looking to develop your technical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking school?

Would you like to work in a diverse and inclusive community with high standards of behaviour and a calm, purposeful learning environment?, * Have the ability to work independently

  • Be capable of making decisions
  • Be self-motivated
  • Be able to multi-task
  • Be pro-active and highly organised
  • Have good communication skills
  • Enjoy a varied and reactive role
  • Like working with children

Advantages but not essential:

Applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable skills and experience. Previous school experience is not essential as full support and development will be provided.

Benefits & conditions

Are you looking for a permanent role? We are located in South Manchester with great transport links.

If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Barlow RC High School is seeking to appoint a permanent IT Technician.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced IT professionals and candidates with relevant transferable skills who are keen to develop a career in IT support.

The Barlow has a great reputation as an employer who provides continuous professional development and job stability.

You will benefit from:

  • Working with children
  • Dedicated IT office
  • Job stability
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Access to varied training programmes and online training
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • A supportive team and working environment
  • An interesting and varied role

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