ICT Technician

Star Academies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing multi-academy trust is seeking a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to pupils in Bolton. You will be instrumental in fostering a positive learning environment and need to have strong organisational and technical skills. Essential qualifications include 5 GCSEs with English and Maths at a grade of 9-4 / A-C, alongside experience managing ICT networks and troubleshooting software. This position offers professional development opportunities in a values-based environment.

Benefits

Professional development hub

Training and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in troubleshooting educational software and managing hardware.
• Experience in managing an ICT network.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils to enhance their learning.
• Develop relationships across the school and Star community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Troubleshooting software and hardware

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4 / A-C

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Eden Boys' School, Bolton

is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2014 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in May 2017.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge‑based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9‑4 / A C.
• Experience of trouble‑shooting software and hardware issues in a timely manner.
• Experience of managing an ICT network effectively.
• The ability to procure, install and manage educational and office software.
• The ability to procure, install and manage educational and office hardware.

About Star Academies

is a high-performing multi‑academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values‑based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future ‑ we embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.