IT Technician

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and you will not be an employee of Newcastle City Council.

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge Terrace
Bedlington
NE22 6ED

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and proactive IT Technician to join our professional and motivated team of support staff. The successful candidate will work with the Network Manager to provide essential technical support for all IT systems and users, ensuring the smooth operation of the school's network, hardware, software, and digital learning platforms. This role is key to maintaining an effective and efficient learning environment for students and staff alike.

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The school has good public transport links into Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding local area.

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:

• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent technical and organisational skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 29 days’ annual leave after 5 years’ service
• Access to training and support
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
• Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
• Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
• Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact the school’s HR department.

Applications from all denominations are welcome.

Closing date for applications: by noon Tuesday 6th May 2025

We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly as we reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement:
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).

School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.

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