Regional IT Technician

TES FE News; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization seeks an IT Technician to provide support across schools in Epsom and Ewell. This role involves first- and second-line IT support, ensuring IT services enhance teaching and learning. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of relevant experience, be communicative, and have a solid understanding of ITIL principles.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar IT support role.
• Experience with both hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and deployment.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-line IT support.
• Assist in ensuring that IT services benefit teaching and learning.
• Attend IT team training events.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

ITIL understanding

Hardware and software installation

Job description

Job Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for an IT professional to join our thriving IT Team at GLF Schools.

Your opportunity

We are looking to recruit an IT Technician to help support our schools in the Epsom / Ewell area. The successful candidate will benefit from the support of our experienced IT teams located throughout Surrey and Oxfordshire and will build links with the Trust IT team and the Service Delivery Manager and Head of Operations.

The candidate will provide first- and second-line support, working with a range of systems and users with varying skills, and will need to find solutions to issues affecting all aspects of IT. The candidate will assist in ensuring that IT services deliver benefits to teaching and learning. This role is based at Glyn School and Cuddington Croft Primary School; on occasion, the candidate may be required to visit other GLF schools in the Epsom & Ewell region The candidate will also be required to attend IT team training events held at the GLF Trust offices (Earlsfield, Banstead) at scheduled dates.

A full UK driving license is beneficial, but not a requirement if the candidate can demonstrate that they have the means to meet the travel requirements for the role.

What We're Looking For

This is an exciting role with a varied work stream, and we require an intelligent and enthusiastic person who can think creatively to solve issues independently, but who can also work effectively with our wider IT and school teams. Ideally, we would like the candidate to have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role and have experience with hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and deployment. Other experience that would be beneficial to the role:

• Working in an educational environment
• Communicating with stakeholders
• Understanding of ITIL, service and project delivery
  
  

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model
  
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: GLF Associate 3 - £24,272
• Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
• Closing Date: 3rd Sept 2025