IT Technician

The Vale Federation; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension with Life Cover

Employee discounts on local services

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flu vaccination

Job summary

The Vale Federation invites applications for an IT Technician to support and maintain the school's IT services. You will troubleshoot hardware/software, manage printers and network systems, and assist with classroom tech like interactive whiteboards and projectors to ensure smooth teaching and learning.

Suitable candidates will have experience in a Microsoft environment, strong IT skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting a Microsoft environment.
• Excellent IT skills with problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication with staff, students and contractors.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot the school's IT infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to staff and students.
• Install/update software and manage user accounts.
• Oversee cybersecurity measures and ensure reliable IT services.

Skills

Microsoft environment

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The Vale Federation is seeking to appoint an IT Technician to assist with the efficient operation of the school's IT services., Reporting directly to the IT and Finance Manager, the candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the school's technology infrastructure. This includes troubleshooting hardware and software issues, ensuring the functionality of computers, printers, and network systems, and providing technical support to staff and students. They may also be tasked with installing and updating software, managing user accounts and permissions, overseeing cybersecurity measures, and ensuring that all technology systems run smoothly to support teaching and learning activities. Additionally, they may assist in setting up and maintaining classroom tech tools like interactive whiteboards and projectors.

• Experience of supporting a Microsoft environment
• Excellent IT Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and suppliers/contractors
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team to fulfil business needs
• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages
• Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover
• Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants
• 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Flu Vaccination

Join us and make a difference in the day-to-day life of our school community!

Visits to the school are warmly welcome.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.