IT Technician (Short Term sickness cover)

TimePlan Education; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

TimePlan Education are seeking an experienced IT Technician for a short-term sickness cover at a Greenwich school in South East London. The role focuses on day-to-day IT support for staff and students and maintaining classroom technology.

The ideal candidate has hands-on IT hardware, software and network troubleshooting experience, and can work independently while collaborating with the school’s IT team. Immediate availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT support, preferably in schools or education environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.
• Confidently supporting staff and students with IT queries.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day IT support to staff and students.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.
• Set up, maintain and repair computers and IT equipment.
• Support classroom technology such as interactive whiteboards and projectors.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Install and update software and applications.
• Assist staff with technical queries.
• Maintain IT equipment and ensure systems run smoothly.
• Work with the IT team to provide reliable support.

Connaissances

IT support

Troubleshooting

Hardware knowledge

Software knowledge

Communication

Outils

Windows OS

Active Directory

Networking

Description du poste

IT Technician - Short-Term Sickness Cover

Location: Greenwich, South East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Short-term contract - sickness cover
Agency: TimePlan Education

TimePlan Education are currently working with a secondary school in Greenwich who are looking to appoint an experienced IT Technician to join their team as soon as possible on a short-term contract to cover a period of sickness absence.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working in a similar IT Technician or technical support role and will be confident providing day-to-day technical support to staff and students.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional who is available immediately and would be interested in supporting a secondary school for a short-term period.

The Role

As an IT Technician, you will play an important role in ensuring the school's IT systems, equipment and technology are running effectively throughout the period of sickness cover.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing day-to-day IT support to staff and students
• Troubleshooting hardware, software and network issues
• Setting up, maintaining and repairing computers, laptops and other IT equipment
• Supporting classroom technology, including interactive whiteboards and projectors
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues promptly
• Installing and updating software and applications
• Supporting staff with technical queries
• Maintaining IT equipment and ensuring systems are working effectively
• Assisting with the smooth running of the school's IT infrastructure
• Working alongside the existing IT team to provide a reliable technical support service

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for an IT Technician who:

• Has previous experience in a similar IT Technician or technical support role
• Has strong knowledge of IT hardware, software and troubleshooting
• Is confident supporting both staff and students
• Has excellent problem-solving skills
• Is reliable, organised and proactive
• Can work calmly and efficiently when resolving technical issues
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work independently as well as part of a wider team
• Previous experience working within a school or education setting is highly desirable

Experience in a similar IT support or technician position is essential for this role.

Why Work with TimePlan Education?

At TimePlan Education, we pride ourselves on quality over quantity and take the time to understand both our candidates and the schools we work with.

As a TimePlan candidate, you will benefit from:

• Access to short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities across London
• Dedicated support from your TimePlan consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• Interview and application guidance
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• A straightforward registration and compliance process
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

TimePlan Education Group LTD are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must complete Disclosure and Barring Service checks, provide two professional references covering at least the last two years, and complete an online application followed by an interview. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and do not discriminate based based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.