ICT Technician 2

Education Authority; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational body in Northern Ireland is seeking an ICT Technician 2 to assist in the development and maintenance of ICT within the school. Candidates must have a minimum of five GCSEs, including Mathematics and English, and at least one year of experience in staff supervision. The role involves ensuring all computer systems are operational and providing training for staff. The position offers competitive conditions and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year’s experience in the management and supervision of staff.
• Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Evidence of sound computer skills including Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of ICT within the School.
• Maintain computer systems and ensure all devices are working.
• Allocate and monitor work of appropriate staff.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

People management skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Education

Five GCSEs (Grades A*-C) to include English Language and Mathematics

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: ICT Technician 2

REPORTS TO: School Principal through designated line manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Maximum of five staff

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the line manager in the development of ICT within the School and ensure that all computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order to meet the needs of the school.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision

This is a discretionary element of the job description. The grade may be awarded if supervision is not a component of the post.

• Allocate, control and monitor work of appropriate staff.
• Identify and provide on the job training to appropriate staff.

Provision and Maintenance of ICT Facilities and Practical Resources

• Ensure that the school owned microcomputer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order.
• Co-ordinate the repair of all ICT related equipment.
• Liaise with the authorised repair agencies as is necessary.
• Assist with the installation of ICT related hardware and ensuring its successful operation.
• Perform routine software operations as required.
• Make back-up copies of software for security purposes as required.
• Assist with the installation of software on any school managed network.
• Assist with the installation of software on stand-alone systems.
• Make minor alterations, where appropriate and copyright permitting, to software as directed. Maintain the schools web site.
• Liaise with the managed service provider as required to support the maintenance of the Classroom 2000 infrastructure.

Curricular Assistance

• Development, maintenance and operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
• Maintenance of an inventory/records of departmental resources.
• Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.

General

• Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.
• Assist with evacuation in emergencies.
• Undertake photocopying as required.

Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties:

• Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.
• Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.
• Carrying out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
• Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Five GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics, and subject specific specialism, or equivalent or higher level qualifications.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

A minimum of one year’s experience in the management and supervision of staff.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of:

• The requirements of an ICT Technician 2.
• Health and safety regulations, as relevant to the role.
• General administrative processes and records.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Proven effective people management skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes.

Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills.

Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Values Orientation:

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Experience:

A minimum of one year’s experience of working in a C2K school as an IT technician.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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