ICT Technician

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Cowes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lionheart School, Isle of Wight, is seeking an ICT Technician to support Lionheart Anywhere, the online learning platform, and to work within a dynamic ICT team delivering digital learning across the provision.

The role is 37 hours per week, term time only (46.07 weeks per year) plus 5 days, based in Cowes. You will help maintain the school’s technology and assist staff and students in using Lionheart Anywhere to enhance learning experiences.

Job description

37 hours per week, term time only (46.07 weeks per year) + 5 days

Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists to join our highly inclusive school as an ICT Technician to support the implementation of our on-line learning platform Lionheart Anywhere.

ICT Team

You would be joining a supportive, creative and forward-thinking ICT team that is passionate about using technology to make a genuine difference to young people. We work collaboratively, share ideas and are not afraid to try something new when it could improve a student’s experience of education. The team is involved in much more than traditional ICT, exploring areas such as digital learning, gaming and esports, online learning, digital skills and emerging technologies. There is plenty of opportunity to bring your own ideas, develop new approaches and help shape how technology is used across Lionheart Anywhere as the provision continues to grow.

Lionheart Anywhere

Lionheart Anywhere is about creating a different way of accessing education for young people who need greater flexibility, personalisation and support. We work creatively to build learning around the individual, combining online teaching, independent activities, personal development and opportunities to reconnect with education at a pace that is right for them. Joining the Lionheart Anywhere team means becoming part of an innovative and evolving project, where staff are encouraged to bring ideas, try new approaches and think beyond the traditional classroom. Most importantly, it is about building positive relationships with young people, recognising their strengths and helping them to believe that education can work for them.

We offer

The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.

Be part of a friendly, supportive and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.

The closing date for applications is noon 31st October 2026

Interview date: W/C 9th November 2026

Lionheart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.

PLEASE NOTE:Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

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The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children's Services directorate.

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The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 7, £29,542 to £31,015 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £26,173.08 to £27,478.10) + 5 days payment

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: IT

Job Role: Technician