IT Technician - Garstang Community Academy

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT); Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working hours

Breakfast/After School Club discount

Cycle to work

Flu vaccine

Eye tests

Job summary

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) seeks an IT Technician for Garstang Community Academy in Lancashire. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) with NJC pay scale (Grade D, Points 7–11).

The successful candidate will support Windows servers and network services, provide frontline IT support to students and staff, and help ensure robust ICT infrastructure across the academy and trust schools. Experience with Active Directory, Google Workspace, and AV systems is desirable; strong

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C required.
• Relevant ICT related qualification desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows environments and ICT networking systems.

Skills

Windows 7/8/10

Windows Server 2019

Wireless Networking

Google Workspace

Office 365

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

AV systems

Web content filtering

Troubleshooting

Cyber security best practices

Mobile Device Management

VMware

Hyper-V

Travel between academies

Education

GCSE English & Maths A-C

ICT-related qualification

Tools

Google Workspace

Office 365

Job description

IT Technician - Garstang Community Academy

Contract: Permanent

Salary: NJC Pay Scale, Grade D, Points 7 to 11

Closing date for applications:5 October 2026, 9.00am

IT Technician - Garstang Community Academy

Academy: Garstang Community Academy

Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours), Full Year

Salary: NJC, Grade D, Points 7 to 11 on the NJC Pay Scale (currently £27,275 to £29,071 per annum)

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5 th October 2026

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.

As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk

About Garstang Community Academy
Garstang Community Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school dedicated to fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment for our students. Located in the picturesque town of Garstang, we are situated in beautiful surroundings midway between Preston and Lancaster at the gateway to the Forest of Bowland. We pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to academic excellence. We have over 800 students on roll and approximately 75 staff. Our students come from a diverse geographical area which includes the market town of Garstang and its surrounding villages and hamlets, Blackpool and the cities of Lancaster and Preston. As a result, Garstang Community Academy is well-connected to various transportation links, making it accessible for students, staff, and visitors.

We aim to empower every student to achieve their potential, nurturing both their academic and vocational skills in order to facilitate their personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to education, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing support and development in your role
• Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff
• 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - generous employer contributions above 16%
• Flexible working hours - full time/part time or term time only supporting longer holidays
• A range of generous family leave options and pay
• 24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Free eye tests* (*conditions apply)

Interview and Assessment date is Wednesday 8 th October 2026

For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Liz Macpherson, at [e-mail]

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.

Other Information

IT Technician Job Description and Person Specification

Personal attributes required based on Job Description

Essential requirements are those without which an applicant will not be considered for appointment.

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Criteria

Qualifications:

• 1. Good general level of education. GCSE grades A-C in English & Maths
• E
• 2. Relevant ICT Related Qualification
• E
• 3. D
• Experience/Knowledge:
• 1. In depth knowledge and experience of Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
• E
• 2. In depth knowledge and experience of Microsoft Server 2019
• E
• 3. In depth knowledge and experience Wireless Networking
• E
• 4. Google Workspace and Office 365
• E
• 5. Good understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP
• E
• 6. AV Systems including projectors and interactive whiteboards
• E
• 7. Working in an ICT support environment
• E
• 8. Good understanding of web content filtering
• E
• 9. Demonstrable experience of technical troubleshooting and resolution
• E
• 10. Knowledge of essential cyber security best practices
• D
• 11. Experience of Mobile Device Management (e.g. JAMF or Google Endpoint Management)
• D
• 12. Experience of Virtualization technology (VMWare or Hyper-V)
• D
• 13. Experience of VMWare or Hyper-V Cluster Management
• D
• Personal Qualities
• 1. Able to be an effective team player
• E
• 2. Able to organise time efficiently and work to deadlines
• E
• 3. Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative to prioritise workload
• E
• 4. Methodical in problem solving
• E
• 5. Good communicator, both verbal and written
• E
• 6. E
• Other
• 1. Able to travel between the different academies within the Multi Academy Trust by own vehicle.
• E
• 2. Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development.
• D