ICT Data Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An Independent Specialist Day College in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an ICT Technician to support the IT and Data Managers. The role involves maintaining systems and troubleshooting issues, ideal for someone with a passion for technology. With excellent benefits including pension scheme and generous holidays, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team that supports young people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive problem-solver with a passion for technology.
• Relevant ICT or IT support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to the IT Manager and Data Manager.
• Play a hands-on role in maintaining systems and troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Proactive problem-solver

Passion for technology

Education

Relevant ICT or IT support experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and skilled ICT Technician to provide essential support to our IT Manager and Data Manager. This is an exciting and pivotal time to join Newfriars as we embark on expanding our IT and data capabilities. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to become a key member of a growing team, where you will play a hands-on role in maintaining our systems, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the technological infrastructure that drives our organisation forward. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for technology, we encourage you to apply and help us deliver a best in class IT and Data function.

Newfriars College aims to transform the lives of young people through partnership, collaboration, enterprise and innovation. Our vision is to maximise opportunities within the community and provide a breadth and richness of experience that enables all our learners to reach their full potential and be part of an inclusive society. Newfriars College is an Independent Specialist Day College in North Staffordshire dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 16–25. We provide specialist resources and facilities for all our learners and have an excellent support network within the local area. This provides the college with many opportunities including transition routes into the wider community, employment and supported work experience, independent living and specialist support from highly skilled multi-agency professionals and therapists. Learning in the community and vocational education is extremely important and we are eager to successfully prepare our young peoples for adulthood.

Partnership and Values

Our College works in partnership with Shaw Education Trust who believe that “every young person can achieve great things, whatever their abilities and whatever their background”. We are committed to high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities that empower staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference. At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve. We are proud to bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.

Benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays) for Support Staff based on working full time, all year
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching)
• Exclusive discounts from hundreds of brands
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to the IT Manager and Data Manager
• Play a hands-on role in maintaining systems and troubleshooting issues

Qualifications and Attributes

• Proactive problem-solver with a passion for technology
• Relevant ICT or IT support experience preferred