IT Technician - North Birmingham

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an IT Technician for a school in North Birmingham. The role focuses on day-to-day IT support, server maintenance, and back-end systems management to keep the school network running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have proven IT infrastructure experience, Windows Server and Active Directory knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills. DBS checks apply; DBS cost is the candidate's responsibility, and prior DBS via Update Service may be accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Technician, IT Infrastructure or IT Support.
• Strong server-side and back-end systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Experience with networking and IT infrastructure.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Experience in educational settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day IT support across the school.
• Maintain and manage servers.
• Work with back-end systems and IT infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot server, network, hardware and software issues.
• Support Active Directory and user account management.
• Assist with network infrastructure and system maintenance.
• Provide technical support to staff and resolve more complex IT issues.
• Collaborate with IT team to meet ongoing technical requirements.

Skills

IT Support

Server infrastructure

Problem solving

Independent worker

Teamwork

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking

Job description

Are you an experienced IT Technician with strong server and back-end technical knowledge looking for your next opportunity in education?

Aspire People are currently recruiting for an IT Technician to join a school in North Birmingham.

We are looking for a technically strong and proactive IT professional with experience across general IT support and, more importantly, server infrastructure and back-end systems. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing IT team, providing technical support and assisting with the management and maintenance of the school's IT infrastructure.

The Role:

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
• Providing day-to-day IT support across the school.
• Supporting the maintenance and management of servers.
• Working with back-end systems and IT infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting server, network, hardware and software issues.
• Supporting Active Directory and user account management.
• Assisting with network infrastructure and system maintenance.
• Providing technical support to staff and resolving more complex IT issues.
• Working closely with the existing IT team to support ongoing technical requirements.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working in an IT Technician, IT Infrastructure or IT Support role.
• Strong experience working with servers and back-end systems is essential.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Experience with networking and IT infrastructure.
• Confident troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Experience providing both general IT support and more advanced technical support.
• Able to work independently and as part of an existing IT team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience within an educational setting would be advantageous.
• Candidates with stronger server-side and infrastructure experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

The cost of the DBS is £47.20, which will need to be covered by the successful candidate.

If you already have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, this may be accepted, subject to the necessary checks.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities to work within local schools.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• A friendly and supportive recruitment team.
• Opportunities for ongoing work.

If you have strong server-side technical experience and are looking for a full-time, Monday-Friday opportunity in North Birmingham, we would love to hear from you!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks