Media & IT Technician

Education Impact Academy Trust; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training days (10 per year)

EAP via BHSF App

LGPS/TPS pension

Job summary

HIVE College is seeking a dedicated Media & IT Technician to blend creativity and technology across our college community. You will craft engaging content for our websites and social channels, capture photos and video, edit materials, and tell the story of our students and staff.

You’ll also deliver first-line IT support, set up devices, and assist staff with technology to enable teaching and reliable operations across EIAT’s schools.

Qualifications

• Experience creating engaging content for websites and social media.
• Ability to capture photographs and video for college communications.
• First-line IT support experience and device setup skills.
• Willingness to attend events after hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create content for websites, social media and internal communications.
• Capture photographs and video at college events and activities.
• Edit content into a variety of formats for different channels.
• Provide first-line IT support to staff and students and assist with device setup.
• Support colleagues and students with technology to enhance teaching and operations.

Skills

Content creation

Photography

Video editing

Digital storytelling

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at HIVE College as a Media & IT Technician, a unique role that combines creativity, technology and the opportunity to make a real impact across our college community. The primary focus of the role is to help tell the story of HIVE College and celebrate the achievements of our students and staff. Working closely with colleagues across the college, you will create engaging content for our websites, social media channels and internal communications. This will include capturing photographs and video, editing content into a variety of formats, creating engaging digital stories and ensuring our online presence reflects the vibrant and inspiring work taking place every day. The role also offers opportunities to attend and capture content at a range of exciting events across the Education Impact Academy Trust, providing variety and the chance to build a diverse portfolio of work while supporting multiple schools and communities. Alongside the creative aspects of the role, you will provide first-line IT support to staff and students across the college. Supported by our experienced Trust-wide IT team, you will help ensure technology is reliable, accessible and effectively used to support teaching, learning and the wider operation of the college. This includes setting up devices, supporting users, resolving routine technical issues and helping staff make the most of the technology available to them. This role would suit someone who is equally enthusiastic about digital media and technology; someone who enjoys being creative, working with people and solving practical problems. Whether your background is in media, content creation, IT support, or a combination of these areas, this is an opportunity to develop a broad and rewarding skill set within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Occasional evening or out-of-hours working may be required to support special events and projects. We can offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App - including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection. We believe that 'Better Never Ends'.

Our adopted college motto is 'Believing is achieving', which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it's at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. We benefit significantly from the variety of establishments within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. In addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.

Education Impact Academy Trust (EIAT) is three Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25). We also have two mainstream day nurseries. You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential. We believe that 'Better Never Ends'. You may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these challenges. A key aspect of working within EIAT is that we identify individual needs and create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment. We take staff wellbeing and CPD very seriously and your professional development will provide you with a whole range of opportunities and equip you for a great career. We have 10 CPD days per year offering plenty of opportunity for your professional development. We want to engage all staff to support each other and feel included in our collaborative environment. Staff are trained to a high level and apply skills and knowledge together for the benefit of all.

• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years' plus service and 34 following 10 years' plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.