ICT Technician and Library Resource Officer

HES; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mawney Foundation School is seeking an enthusiastic ICT Technician & Library Resource Officer to join our dedicated team. This role blends hands-on IT support with day-to-day library management to create an engaging learning environment for all pupils.

You will support school technology infrastructure, manage user accounts and software licences, catalog resources, and help pupils access learning resources and digital tools. The post offers a collaborative working atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience with IT systems and maintaining records or databases.
• Ability to provide first-line IT support to staff and pupils.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication with adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line IT support to staff and pupils.
• Maintain and troubleshoot school technology including Chromebooks, iPads, and networks.
• Manage library resources, databases, and catalogue new materials.
• Support school events and reading initiatives.
• Ensure IT equipment and library resources are secure and well maintained.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning resources and educational technology.

Skills

IT support

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Chromebooks

iPads

Interactive classroom equipment

Google Workspace

Reading Cloud

Lexia

Access-control systems

Job description

ICT Technician and Library Resource Officer

ICT Technician & Library Resource Officer

Grade: APTC Scale 4 Points 7 - 10

Hours: 30 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm) for 39 weeks per year (including INSET days) with opportunities for overtime during holiday periods, upon agreement with Head teacher

Start Date: 4th January 2027

Are you passionate about technology, reading and helping children succeed?

The Mawney Foundation School is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive ICT Technician & Library Resource Officer to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting and varied role that combines hands-on IT support with the day-to-day management of our school library, helping to create an engaging learning environment for all pupils. Based on the duties outlined in IT Technician and Librarian JD Oct26, the successful candidate will support the school's technology infrastructure and library provision.

About the Role

No two days are the same. You will:

• Provide first-line IT support to staff and pupils.
• Maintain and troubleshoot school technology, including Chromebooks, iPads, interactive classroom equipment and networked systems.
• Support the management of user accounts, software licences and school communication systems.
• Oversee the organisation and development of the school library.
• Maintain library databases, catalogue new resources and support reading initiatives.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning resources and educational technology.
• Support school events, including book fairs and photography at key occasions.
• Ensure IT equipment and library resources are secure, safe and well maintained.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent IT skills and enjoys solving problems.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Communicates effectively with both children and adults.
• Has experience working with IT systems and maintaining records or databases.
• Shares our commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Is enthusiastic about supporting children's learning and promoting a love of reading.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience in a school environment, library management, Google Workspace, Reading Cloud, Lexia or access-control systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Mawney?

At The Mawney Foundation School, our pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team and pupils.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference.
• A positive working environment committed to inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for all.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please call/email the School Office on 01708741612 or [e-mail] with your preferred telephone number and the head teacher will be happy to chat with you about arranging a visit to our school. Please also take a look at our school website.

Interviews: week beginning 30 th November 2026

The Mawney Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks.

Applicants must be committed to inclusion and providing maximum opportunities for all pupils.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.