IT Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking an IT Technician for a secondary school in Southport. The role involves providing technical support to staff and students, maintaining hardware and software, and assisting with network management. Applicants should have strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to excellent service. This is a full-time position for the academic year, with a flexible start date.

Qualifications

• Experience in an IT support or technician role; school experience desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support to staff and students.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems.
• Support the setup and maintenance of classroom IT and AV equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Technical support

Job description

IT Technician

Location: Southport

Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract End: End of the academic year

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled IT professional looking to make a difference in education?

We are seeking a proactive IT Technician to join a friendly and supportive secondary school team in Southport.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide technical support across the school, ensuring that staff and students can make the most of our technology and digital resources. From maintaining hardware and software to assisting with network management and classroom ICT equipment, you'll play a vital role in keeping our systems running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support to staff and students.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network systems.
• Support the setup and maintenance of classroom IT and AV equipment.
• Ensure all ICT resources are effectively managed and secure.
• Assist with upgrades, installations, and routine maintenance tasks.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience in an IT support or technician role (school experience desirable but not essential).
• Possesses strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a busy team.
• Demonstrates a flexible, can-do attitude and a commitment to excellent service.

The essentials

• Enhanced Child workforce DBS on the update service or be prepared to undertake a new one.
• Full and complete 10-year career history.
• Minimum of 2 references including your most recent employment reference.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is currently the most recommended education recruitment agency in Liverpool.

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for the role of IT Technician in a Southport secondary school. Or for more information about the role, contact Lizzie on (phone number removed) / (url removed)