IT Support Technician

YourRecruit; Old Coulsdon; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A large Multi-Academy Trust in the Croydon area is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide support across multiple schools. The role involves onsite work and travel as needed for project deployment. Ideal candidates should have prior IT support experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a balanced work environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Local government pension scheme

25 days holiday increasing to 30

Qualifications

• Previous IT Support experience is essential.
• IT certifications like MCP, MCDST, MCSA preferred.
• Knowledge of Windows technologies and Active Directory required.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support across seven schools/academies.
• Travel to sites as required for project work.
• Contribute to a growing IT team supporting various technologies.

Skills

Previous IT Support experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory

Education

IT qualifications such as Microsoft Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Exchange

Apple Macs

Job description

Overview

IT Support Technician

Salary: £29,346 - £31,074 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Croydon / Field based. You will support 7 schools / academies in the Croydon / South London area. You will be permanently based at one site, but travel to multiple sites will be required owing to project work. This is a large, dynamic multi-academy trust with growth and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support across seven schools / academies within the trust.
• Be based at one site while travelling to other sites as required for project work and deployment.
• Join and contribute to a growing IT team supporting a wide range of technologies and learners.

Qualifications

• Previous IT Support experience.
• IT qualifications such as Microsoft Certifications (e.g., MCP, MCDST, MCSA) are preferred.
• Knowledge of Windows, Windows Desktop, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and related technologies.
• Experience or genuine interest in Apple Macs and MDMs is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ideally a driver with own vehicle or willingness to use public transport to travel to sites across Surrey and South London.

Employment Details

• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Benefits include continuous professional development with industry qualifications, holiday entitlement (25 days rising to 30 with bank holidays), a local government pension scheme, opportunities to work with new technologies, and a structured training and funding program for major qualifications.
• Relaxed working environment and strong work-life balance.

Employer and Application Notes

Our client is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in England, established in 2004 with the vision of Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community, now serving over 25,000 young people across 54 academies.

Note: Enhanced DBS check and full referencing will be required for the role. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK.

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