IT Technician & Administrator - Warren Park Primary School

Warren Park Primary School; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Park Primary School is seeking an ICT Technician & Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of ICT systems, supporting educational needs and administrative tasks. The role involves providing technical support, hardware installation, and website management in a nurturing environment, offering opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

High-quality professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Experience with ICT networks, hardware, and software.
• Strong communication skills able to support non-technical users.
• Organised and reliable, committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the school's ICT infrastructure.
• Provide first-line technical support to staff and pupils.
• Manage and update the school website.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

ICT troubleshooting

Technical support

Education

Experience in ICT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about technology and education? Do you genuinely enjoy solving problems and supporting others? We are seeking a proactive and skilled ICT Technician & Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated school office team.

About The Role

As our ICT Technician & Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our schools ICT systems to ensure curriculum and administrative needs are met. You will work closely with teaching and office staff to provide technical and administrative assistance. Your responsibilities will include maintaining hardware and software, and helping to integrate ICT into both teaching and school operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the schools ICT infrastructure, including networks, devices, and software liaising with our IT support company Agile ICT as needed.
• Provide first-line technical support to staff and pupils.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware such as PCs, projectors, laptops, iPads, and interactive whiteboards.
• Support staff in the use of ICT during lessons and provide training where needed.
• Manage user accounts and system security.
• Maintain inventories and order consumables.
• Manage and update the school website, ensuring content is accurate, current, and compliant.
• Act as the schools Arbor expert (our Management Information System), supporting staff with attendance, reporting, and data management.
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads to monitor internet safety.
• Work as part of the school office team assisting with administrative tasks as required.
• Adhere to all school policies specific to the role including Safeguarding, Health & Safety and GDPR.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Experience with ICT networks, hardware, and software troubleshooting.
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft System Administrator, Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
• Organised, reliable, flexible, and able to work independently.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of Arbor MIS and website content management systems.
  
  

We Offer

• Wonderful, happy, and enthusiastic children who love school.
• A fun, friendly and supportive staff team committed to helping every child achieve their best in a nurturing environment.
• High-quality professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a whole community.
  
  

How to Apply

An application pack can be found on our school website https://warrenpark.hants.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies/ . Please return your completed application form to our school office email address . Applications must be received by noon on Monday 16th June 2025. Please call the school office if you would like to visit our school. We would like to make you aware we will be closed from Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May for the half term holidays.

We look forward to hearing from you and would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in our school.

Warren Park Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks

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