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GLF Schools; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Epsom is seeking an experienced IT Technician to provide IT support for multiple schools. The ideal candidate should possess technical skills, including network administration and troubleshooting. The role involves collaborating with school staff and attending team training events. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar IT role.
• Experience with hardware and software installation, configuration, and deployment.
• Desirable: experience in an educational environment; strong communication with stakeholders; understanding of ITIL service and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-line IT support for hardware and software across multiple schools.
• Install, configure and deploy hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot issues affecting IT services.
• Collaborate with school staff and Trust IT team.
• Attend IT team training events.

Skills

IT Experience

Network Administration

Active Directory

LAN

computer networking

Windows

remote access software

help desk

operating systems

troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an IT Technician to support our schools in the Epsom / Ewell area. The successful candidate will work with our IT teams across Surrey and Oxfordshire, aligning with the Trust IT team, Service Delivery Manager and Head of Operations. The role provides first- and second-line IT support for a range of systems and users, and will contribute to delivering IT services that support teaching and learning. This role is based at Glyn School and Cuddington Croft Primary School, with occasional visits to other GLF schools in the Epsom & Ewell region. Attendance at IT team training events at scheduled dates at the GLF Trust offices (Earlsfield Banstead) is required. A full UK driving license is beneficial but not required if travel can be arranged.

This is an exciting role with a varied work stream. We seek an intelligent and enthusiastic person who can think creatively to solve issues independently, while also working effectively with wider IT and school teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-line IT support for hardware and software across multiple schools.
• Install, configure and deploy hardware and software, and troubleshoot issues affecting IT services.
• Collaborate with school staff, the Trust IT team and Service Delivery Manager to ensure IT services support teaching and learning.
• Travel to Glyn School, Cuddington Croft Primary School, and other GLF schools in the Epsom & Ewell region as required.
• Attend IT team training events at scheduled dates (GLF Trust offices, Earlsfield Banstead).

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar IT role.
• Experience with hardware and software installation, configuration and deployment.
• Desirable: experience in an educational environment; strong communication with stakeholders; understanding of ITIL service and project delivery.
• Technical skills: IT Experience, Network Administration, Active Directory, LAN, computer networking, Windows, remote access software, help desk, operating systems, troubleshooting.

Join GLF Schools Community

• Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas in the south of England
• We work as a community while allowing each school to maintain its own identity
• Commitment to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
• GLF Schools offers a generous employment package to help colleagues Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options and generous holiday allowance
• Work-life and family-friendly policies and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management, and access to a staff benefits portal

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.