School IT Support Technician

Circle Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional company van

Company pension

25 days annual leave rising to 28

Option to purchase additional leave

Job summary

Circle Recruitment is seeking a School IT Support Technician (Onsite) to support several schools around the Guildford area. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting IT systems and networks, ensuring staff have reliable technology for teaching and administration.

The position offers growth opportunities, exposure to new technologies, and a DBS check is required. Guildford area, onsite role with potential for progression toward 3rd line or cloud positions.

Qualifications

• Previous IT support experience in a school environment essential.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot IT systems and networks across multiple school sites.
• Support school staff to keep technology running smoothly.

Skills

IT support

Windows 10/11

Active Directory

Group Policy

Office 365

Networking

Wi‑Fi troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Tools

VMware

Job description

School IT Support Technician (Onsite) - Guildford - £30K

A UK-leading MSP is looking for a School IT Support Technician to support a couple of schools around the Guildford area. The School IT Support Technician will maintain and troubleshoot a range of IT systems and networks, working closely with school staff to keep their technology running smoothly.

About the Role

You'll bring strong networking and Windows expertise, along with previous experience supporting schools, to help maintain reliable, well-functioning IT environments across multiple sites.

You'll also have the opportunity to shadow infrastructure engineers, gaining exposure to new technologies and a clear path for career growth - including progression toward 3rd line, infrastructure or cloud positions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous IT support experience in a school environment essential
• Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Office 365
• Proficient networking skills - switches, routers, LAN/WAN, and Wi‑Fi troubleshooting
• Experience with virtual servers (VMware, vSphere, etc.) - highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical staff

This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Optional company van
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 days based on length of service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave

Commutable from Guildford, Woking, Godalming, Aldershot, Farnham, Farnborough and Leatherhead