Permanent School IT Technician: Support, Setup & Learning

The Barlow Rc High School & Specialist Science College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Barlow RC High School in Manchester is seeking a permanent IT Technician to join our dedicated IT office. You will provide frontline IT support to staff and pupils, assist with configuring and maintaining the school network, and ensure software licences are up to date.

This role offers a stable, full-time position with 35 hours per week in Didsbury, commence ASAP, and a supportive team culture. Training and development are provided as part of our commitment to staff progression.

Qualifications

• Transferable skills useful for IT support and working with children.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Self-motivation and proactive approach to tasks.
• Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills.
• Clear communication with staff, pupils and suppliers.
• Interest in a varied, reactive IT role within a school.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial IT support contact within the school.
• Assist pupils with learning activities under guidance.
• Act as liaison for external IT suppliers.
• Support setup, configuration and maintenance of the school network.
• Install and maintain software licences and upgrades.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
• Replace damaged computer components as needed.
• Maintain asset registers of IT equipment and software licences.
• Ensure security via antivirus and firewall software.

Skills

Transferable skills

Independent worker

Decision making

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Organised

Communication skills

Enjoy working with children

Job description

The Barlow RC High School in Manchester is seeking a permanent IT Technician to join our dedicated IT office. You will provide frontline IT support to staff and pupils, assist with configuring and maintaining the school network, and ensure software licences are up to date.

This role offers a stable, full-time position with 35 hours per week in Didsbury, commence ASAP, and a supportive team culture. Training and development are provided as part of our commitment to staff progression.