IT Technician Mobile

Teaching Vacancies; Truro; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Truro is seeking a Mobile IT Technician to provide first line support for IT systems. The role involves maintaining hardware and software, working collaboratively with staff, and engaging with students. Candidates should possess strong IT skills, good problem-solving abilities, and a positive attitude. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits like pension schemes and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eye voucher scheme

Access to CPD

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with up-to-date operating systems and software.
• Strong passion for learning and developing IT skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day first line support for IT systems.
• Maintain hardware, software, servers, and infrastructure.
• Contribute to an effective IT Support Service throughout the trust.

Skills

Technical IT knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Ability to engage with young people

Job description

Overview

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Mobile IT Technician with experience of supporting users, to contribute to the delivery of an effective IT Support Service throughout the trust. The role requires providing day-to-day first line support in the running and maintenance of the schools IT systems including hardware, software, servers and infrastructure. The strength of the trust's IT support team is built on technicians who work hard to provide the best support and service to teachers and students to ensure a reliable teaching and learning environment. We share an ethos which promotes high standards of support in all of our schools and foster a strong team member mentality and a positive contribution to the whole team.

About You

You will have experience and technical IT knowledge of up-to-date operating systems and software, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues. You will be familiar with common user applications including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams, and have a strong passion for learning and developing your own IT skills. This position requires that the applicant enjoys engaging with young people and is able to stay calm under pressure with a positive can-do attitude.

What the school offers its staff

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issues

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.