IT Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust seeks an IT Technician to support its schools in Coventry. The role involves maintaining IT systems and providing support to staff and students. Ideal candidates have recent IT experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to child welfare. Apply directly on our website.

Benefits

Extensive training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Recent IT support experience, ideally in education or public sector.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• High professional standards and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure digital environment.
• Support staff and students with IT issues.
• Contribute to innovative IT projects.

Skills

IT support experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You:

As the IT Technician, you will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple technical tasks efficiently. You’ll be a confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a solid understanding of IT systems, hardware, and software support. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure digital environment, and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Our ideal candidate will:

1. Have recent IT support experience, ideally in education or the public sector.
2. Stay calm under pressure and prioritize effectively when resolving issues.
3. Demonstrate high professional standards and act as a positive role model.

What the school offers its staff

About the IT Team:

Join a fast-paced, forward-thinking IT team at Ash Green School and across our trust. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our IT department—bringing fresh ideas, driving improvements, and taking our service to the next level. You'll be supported by a central trust-wide team offering extensive training, including customer service courses and collaborative working groups. Together, we tackle innovative projects and deliver high-quality support that empowers staff and students alike.

About Our Schools:

Curious about what makes Ash Green School special? We warmly invite you to visit us to explore our values and discover what it's like to be part of our welcoming and vibrant school communities.

Discover More About Our Trust:

We encourage you to learn more about our trust’s culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail], and we'll be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We expect all our colleagues to share this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References, and where appropriate, a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.