ICT Technician

CareTech; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential specialist school located in Blandford Forum is looking for an ICT Technician to provide first line IT support. This role will involve maintaining computer and audio-visual equipment, troubleshooting tech problems, and supporting ICT activities across the curriculum. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, general education, and a proactive attitude. If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of young individuals with special needs, this position offers meaningful work within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to free online courses

Stakeholder pension

Annual employee awards evening

Employee recognition schemes

Career progression opportunities

Grants from CareTech Foundation

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and technical skills.
• A good general education and computer literacy.
• A proactive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Prior experience in an IT role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line IT support within the school.
• Maintain defined computer, audio-visual and other communication equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve identified technical problems.
• Support ICT activities across the curriculum.
• Work accurately under pressure and in a team environment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good computer literacy

Proactive attitude

Teamwork abilities

Technical skills

Education

General education

Job description

Overview

Location: Blandford Forum

Contract: Part Time • Role Type: Permanent • Working hours per week: 16

Salary: £9,261 gross annual salary (Term Time only)

Closing Date: Thursday 5 February 2026

Job Title

ICT Technician

The Forum School is seeking an ICT Technician to assist in the delivery of first line IT support throughout the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general maintenance of defined computer, audio-visual and other communications equipment and for the resolution of identified technical problems. The role will also involve general tasks which promote the use of ICT across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line IT support within the school.
• Maintain defined computer, audio-visual and other communication equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve identified technical problems.
• Support ICT activities across the curriculum.
• Work accurately under pressure and in a team environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and technical skills.
• A good general education and computer literacy.
• A proactive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Prior experience in an IT role is desirable.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Gross annual salary of £9,261 – Term Time role
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for staff development
• Stakeholder pension
• Annual employee awards evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

About Us

The Forum School is a 52-week residential specialist school, nestled within 28 acres of the stunning Dorset countryside. We are dedicated to providing quality therapeutic care and education to young people with Autism, severe learning difficulties, challenging behaviour, and complex needs. The young people we educate and care for come to us with a diverse range of needs and challenges. Our mission is to help them build hope, confidence, knowledge, and skills to unlock their potential.

Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Cambian will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Join us at The Forum School and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with special needs. Apply today to embark on this rewarding journey!

Job Description

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