IT Technician

The Laurus Trust; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurus Trust is seeking a proactive IT Technician to join our dedicated IT team, supporting 6 secondary, 6 primary, 4 sixth forms and 1 alternative provision schools for over 10,000 users. You will provide first-line technical support, assist with network maintenance, and help deliver high-quality IT services across our campuses.

As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to maintaining reliable access to technology for staff and pupils while enjoying flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a similar IT based role.
• Computer hardware technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support to staff and students across the Laurus Trust.
• Assist with the maintenance and upgrade of network infrastructure.
• Help deliver high-quality IT services across multiple schools within the trust.

Skills

First-line IT support

Network infrastructure

Hardware knowledge

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

The Laurus Trust is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic IT Technician to join our dedicated IT team, supporting schools across the Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of dedicated IT professionals who support and service the IT function in a fast-paced environment across 6 secondary, 6 primary, 4 sixth forms and 1 alternative provision schools for over 10,000 users. As an IT Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring staff and students have reliable, effective access to technology. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide first-line technical support, assist with the maintenance of network infrastructure, and help deliver high-quality IT services across our schools. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. Job Purpose To provide technical support and maintenance service for the IT provision across the schools in the Laurus Trust. Key Skills & ExperienceSound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A

• -C) or equivalent.Prior experience in a similar IT based role.Computer hardware technical knowledge. To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.