School IT Technician - Keep Classrooms Connected (Newcastle)

Marchant Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a technically confident IT Technician to join a well‑resourced secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will provide first‑line support for hardware and software, maintain classroom technology, and assist with network troubleshooting to ensure digital learning runs smoothly.

This full‑time role requires a calm, proactive problem‑solver who can work with staff and students under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an IT Technician or IT Support role (school experience desirable)
• Knowledge of Windows environments, hardware support, and basic networking
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise workload effectively

Responsibilities

• The successful IT Technician will provide first-line support for hardware and software issues, maintain classroom technology, assist with network troubleshooting, and ensure systems are running efficiently.
• You will work closely with the IT Manager and senior leadership to support digital teaching and learning across the school.
• This role would suit someone organised, calm under pressure, and confident resolving a range of technical issues in a fast-paced school setting.

Skills

Windows environments

Hardware support

Basic networking

Communication

Problem solving

Organised / prioritise workload

Tools

Networking basics

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a technically confident IT Technician to join a well‑resourced secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will provide first‑line support for hardware and software, maintain classroom technology, and assist with network troubleshooting to ensure digital learning runs smoothly.

This full‑time role requires a calm, proactive problem‑solver who can work with staff and students under pressure.