IT Technician

Heart Academies; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing educational trust in the UK is seeking an ICT Support professional to assist in providing responsive technical support across multiple schools. The role involves maintaining a secure ICT infrastructure and collaborating with staff to enhance student well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience resolving ICT issues and supporting project setups. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid wellbeing day per year

£200 Refer a friend scheme

Employee assist programme

Generous pension

Free gym and shower facilities

Regular training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Technical expertise to identify and resolve ICT issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Experience supporting various ICT projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the ICT Systems Manager in providing technical support.
• Maintain a secure and reliable ICT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with staff to promote student well-being.

Job description

Role Overview

To support the ICT Systems Manager in providing a comprehensive and responsive technical ICT support service for all schools. To assist in maintaining an ICT infrastructure that is secure, reliable, robust and resilient and supports all aspects of teaching and learning, along with operational and administrative support, across each school and department within HEART Academies Trust.

To provide technical expertise in order to identify and resolve ICT issues.

To provide technical input and support for ICT projects across the Trust, including setup work for academies joining the Trust's infrastructure.

To work collaboratively with all staff and parents/carers in order to support student well‑being and promote the values of the Trust and each school.

37 hours all year round.

Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 16:30, Friday 8:30 – 16:00.

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2,500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.

We are a non‑profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track‑record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

• Paid wellbeing day per year.
• £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assist programme.
• Generous pension and a competitive salary.
• Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
• Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
• An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace.
• Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
• An excellent catering provision.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability.