IT Technician

Hinchingbrooke School; Hartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinchingbrooke School in Huntingdon is seeking a full-time IT Technician to support and develop the school's ICT infrastructure, ensuring reliable systems for teaching, learning and operations.

The role combines customer-focused user support with hands-on maintenance of Windows devices, Microsoft 365 services, networking and security, with a 37-hour week and a 52-week year.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Windows workstations, printers, and software.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and network basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second-line ICT support to staff and students.
• Maintain and develop the school ICT systems to ensure reliable services.
• Assist with cyber security and network administration tasks.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager on ICT projects.

Skills

Windows systems

Microsoft 365

Networking

Hardware maintenance

Customer service

Tools

MIS systems

Network administration

Cybersecurity

Job description

IT Technician at Hinchingbrooke School

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/HS/11826
• Location: Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
• NJC Scale 4, Points 7 to 11. Actual salary £26,403 per annum on point 7.
• Hours Per Week: 27
• Weeks Per Year: 52
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 21st Sep, 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): w/c 21st September 2026

About this Role

IT TECHNICIAN

Salary: NJC Scale 4, Points 7 to 11 (£26,403 to £28,142 per annum FTE). Actual salary £26,403 per annum on point 7.

Contract: Permanent. 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00 and Friday 08.00 to 15.30 with a 30 minute unpaid break. 52 weeks per year.

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon

We seek to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic full-time IT Technician to support the continuing development of this successful and busy department.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's digital infrastructure and strategic IT development. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong technology skills and excellent customer service who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment supporting staff and students.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver high-quality ICT support across the school. You will help maintain and develop the school's IT systems, ensuring reliable, secure, and effective technology services that support teaching, learning, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be a customer-focused IT professional with experience providing first and second-line support. They will have strong knowledge of Windows systems, Microsoft 365, networking, and hardware maintenance, alongside excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills. Experience in a school setting, knowledge of MIS systems, and familiarity with network administration, server maintenance, and cybersecurity would be advantageous.

Why come to Hinchingbrooke?

Hinchingbrooke is an outstandingly beautiful school, set in acres of grounds and adjoining a country park. Our ambition is to provide all students with a broad, challenging, and progressive curriculum experience. Extra-curricular activities are a much-valued feature of the school, and we seek to appoint staff who are willing to help maintain this tradition.

This is a fantastic school to work in: on interview, we ask candidates for their impressions of the School and without fail they comment on how wonderful our students are, the positive team ethos amongst staff and how friendly and welcoming the School is.

Hinchingbrooke School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

For further details please visit our website Hinchingbrooke School - Home.