IT Technician

Is a member of the school’s technical support team in assisting in delivery of the national curriculum and in meeting health and safety standards. Works under the supervision and guidance of the senior technician / team leader/ senior teaching staff/ HOD.

Provides basic instruction/training to users within school on computer software.

Vacancy Description (Daily duties)

• Assist with setting up of IT/ICT equipment
• Maintenance or simple repair of IT equipment/apparatus where within the competence of the postholder or liaise with suppliers or companies for repairs
• Install pcs /hardware
• Install software, evaluate new and existing software
• Provide basic training in /instruction on software
• Provide ‘on-call’ system to resolve curriculum based faults/problems where possible
• Maintain and update asset register / stock records for ICT equipment
• Issue ICT equipment
• Issue and record digital cameras
• Promote the use of ICT within the school
• Assist with IT participation in the classroom, library and IT suites
• Assist with IT design/DTP as required, e.g. for school awards, publicity, displays
• Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist IT resources (e.g. school website or other IT based school resource)
• Supports pupils to access learning activities (under guidance)

Please do not apply for the position if you have a Degree within Computer Science or a similar discipline as you will not be eligible for the apprenticeship position.

You must be a resident in Wales and have lived in Wales for 3 years, * Previous relevant experience

• A detailed knowledge of IT, its uses and installation
• Able to provide instruction to users
• Attendance at relevant in-service training
• Be aware of and understand the Authority’s regulations, e.g. H&SAW
• Able to carry out procedures, routines and follow instructions
• Have good organisational skills
• Able to maintain records
• Can take initiative
• Able to interpret information, make judgements and solve problems within own sphere of expertise but has access to manager/supervisor on unusual or difficult problems.
• Has knowledge of school policies and procedures
• Hold a Full Valid UK Drivers License, * GCSE (or equivalent) English - Grade A*-C / Level 2 (required)
• GCSE IT or related subject (desirable)