1st / 2nd Line IT Support Consultant - Schools IT Support

Classroom365; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading managed IT services provider as a 1st/2nd Line Support Consultant. This full-time role involves providing technical support to schools in London and surrounding areas. Gain valuable experience with Google, Microsoft, and Apple technologies while working in a supportive team environment. The position offers opportunities for career progression and industry-standard certifications.

Benefits

Multiple Certifications

Opportunities for Career Progression

Hands-on Experience with Current Technologies

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in 1st/2nd Line IT support.
• Experience in Office 365 and Google Workspace administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support to clients.
• Advise on school infrastructure project work.

Skills

Customer Service

Desktop Support

Networking

Team Player

Education

1st/2nd Line IT Support Experience

Office 365 Administration

Google Workspace Admin Experience

Tools

Office 365

Microsoft Azure

Active Directory

Windows 10

Mobile Device Management

Hyper-V

VMware

Job description

A 1st / 2nd Line Support Consultant with 1 year + experience is needed to join our team at Classroom365, a leading MSP for schools ICT support, based in London and surrounding areas, including Essex, on a full-time basis.

The role is a 12-month rolling contract; many consultants have been with us for over 10 years.

With over 25 years of experience providing ICT support to London schools, the British Council and LEAs, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the education sector.

This is an opportunity to join an exciting IT company and gain industry-standard certified training.

You will develop your skills and add valuable Google, Microsoft, Apple, Cloud technologies and Cyber security experience and certifications to your portfolio and skillset.

About Us

We are a leading managed IT services provider exclusively supporting the education sector.

We provide a comprehensive range of IT and allied IT services to the education sector across London and the Home Counties. Our SLAs include full network infrastructure support, AV installations and maintenance, IT suite refurbishments, remote backup services, Cloud Hybrid on-premises solutions, and consultancy on new school builds.

We pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge and provide support to LEAs and advisors, front and back-office operations, school network managers and ICT coordinators, and the school community.

Key Responsibilities:

The role involves providing on-site technical support and advice to our clients at multiple sites

Advising clients on the potential for school infrastructure project work based on our SLA in Schools

We currently support schools in the following boroughs: Greenwich, Southwark, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Croydon, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Brent and parts of Essex, so travel to some client sites within these areas may be required

Desirable Skills:

1yrs+ 1st/2nd Line IT support experience and have the ability to work diversely

Experience working in the Educational Sector

Strong customer service skills

Strong desktop support skills

Well-mannered and presentable

Experience in Office 365, including Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint

Office 365 Migration and working experience

Any experience or knowledge of Microsoft Azure

Experience in Microsoft Entra (Intune)

Google Workspace for Education

Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi, WLAN) and configuration of Wi-Fi networks

Windows 2016, 2019,2022 Active Directory and Group Policy experience desirable

Windows 10, Windows 11 Desktop support experience

Mobile Device Management (MDM) – iPads, Google Chromebooks, Windows devices

Apple device management experience is desirable

Workstation deployment – WDS, MDT, or any other deployment experience in a large network

Networking knowledge - switching, domain environment, complex troubleshooting

Experience working with Server Infrastructure Hyper-V, VMware

Strong team player

Successful candidates must pass an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Essential Skills:

Office 365 administration experience, migration (optional)

Google Workspace admin experience

Active Directory, Group Policy (desirable)

Benefits for the right candidate will include but not limited to the following:

Offers multiple certifications from Leading Industry Career Paths

Opportunities to work on network infrastructure upgrade projects

Gain hands-on experience within server-based infrastructure and a vast array of current technologies.

Classroom 365 promotes career progression within the team and company

Working in an environment where your views or ideas will be heard, you can make a real difference in all you do within the company.

A company ethos where you will work as part of a well-established team and be fully supported by your ability to progress within the team and company.

If you think you could be part of our Team, APPLY by clicking below.

Candidates with previous experience or job titles including: IT Engineer, IT Technician, 1st Line Support Technician, 2nd Line Support, IT Support Engineer, Schools IT Support Specialist, Education Technology Support Consultant, IT Systems Consultant for Schools, Education IT Solutions Consultant, School Technology Advisor, Educational Technology Support Specialist, School IT Technician, IT Service Desk Consultant for Schools, School IT Operations Specialist may also be considered for this position.