IT Technician

Laurus Ryecroft; Littlemoss; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurus Trust is seeking a proactive IT Technician to join our IT team, supporting schools across the Trust. This role involves providing first-line technical support and helping maintain network infrastructure to ensure reliable access to technology for staff and pupils.

Join a dedicated team across 6 secondary, 6 primary, 4 sixth forms and 1 alternative provision, empowering students to achieve their best. We offer flexible arrangements where possible and value a healthy work/life balance.

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 across Laurus Trust schools.
• Assist with the maintenance of network infrastructure and IT services.

Skills

IT support experience

GCSEs in Maths & English

Hardware knowledge

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

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 inthe Laurus Trust.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound 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.

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.

• flexible arrangements from the very start
• part-time roles
• term-time working
• Job-sharing
• compressed hours

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.