IT Technician

North East Combined Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an IT Technician with relevant experience to join a supportive team and help develop and maintain the school’s IT network, which serves over 800 devices.

The role requires excellent technical, organisational and communication skills to support the IT Network Manager and ensure a comprehensive, reliable service for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical, organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Support the IT Network Manager to provide a comprehensive IT service.
• Develop and maintain the School’s IT network which has in excess of 800 devices.

Responsibilities

• Support the IT Network Manager to provide a comprehensive and effective IT service.
• Maintain and develop the School’s IT network and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure reliable IT support for students and educators.

Skills

Technical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Fenham Hall Drive

Fenham

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 9YH

A highly capable and enthusiastic IT Technician with appropriate experience is required to join a supportive team in developing and maintaining the School’s IT network which has in excess of 800 devices. It will be essential to have excellent technical, organisational, and communication skills. The role will be to support the IT Network Manager to provide a comprehensive and effective IT service, and to continue to develop it to keep our outstanding school.

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is heavily oversubscribed. Recently graded outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in January 2025 for the fourth time in succession, we strive to nurture and empower our students to take their place in the world with purpose, enthusiasm and strength of character.

The Local Governing Committee are committed to safeguarding and the protection of its students. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and social media check.

This is an opportunity to join an established and aspirational team in an impressive, all-girls Catholic School that has an excellent reputation for educational outcomes and pastoral care.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 28th September 2026