IT Technician/Website Developer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Derby is seeking an IT Technician to support the external website and provide IT support to pupils and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in web development and IT support. You will also assist with social media management and uphold safeguarding commitments within the educational context. This role offers an engaging environment with a team focused on providing quality education.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Technician role.
• Website development skills.
• Experience in a school environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support external website and provide IT support.
• Assist the ICT Systems Network Manager.
• Manage social media channels.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

FileZilla / WinSCP

Azure Web Applications & App Services

Hardware troubleshooting

Basic Networking

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an individual with both IT Technician experience and website development skills to support our external website and provide IT support to pupils and staff. Experience in a school environment is preferable but not essential.

The IT Support team includes 1 Network Manager and 2 Technicians, supporting a wide range of equipment for over 180 staff and 1,451 pupils. The role requires experience with:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• PHP
• FileZilla / WinSCP
• Azure Web Applications & App Services
• Hardware troubleshooting
• Basic Networking

You will also support the ICT Systems Network Manager and manage social media channels.

What the school offers its staff

West Park School is a Single Academy Trust with a dedicated staff team committed to providing the best for our pupils. Our pupils are focused, polite, positive, and eager to learn.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers, and trustees are expected to share this commitment. Our recruitment process adheres to the "keeping children safe in education" guidelines. Employment offers are subject to checks including:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical checks
• Online and social media screening
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.