Senior Field IT Technician

The Beacon School; Banstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Generous holidays

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Career progression

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration

Job summary

GLF Schools is recruiting a Senior IT Technician to deliver first and second line IT support across multiple primary schools in the region. The role involves regular field visits, with travel between schools and close collaboration with the Central IT team and Regional IT Partners.

The ideal candidate should have 1–2 years in a similar role, with hands-on experience in hardware and software installation, configuration and deployment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with hardware and software, including installation, configuration and deployment.
• Driving licence is essential for travel between schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second line IT support in the field across multiple schools.
• Travel to current and future GLF Schools within the region for visits and support.
• Collaborate with Central IT and Regional IT Partners to resolve issues.

Skills

Driving licence

IT support

Hardware deployment

Software installation

Configuration management

Job description

Career development + Staff benefits + Pension scheme (LGPS)

GLF schools are looking to recruit a Senior IT Technician to work across multiple primary schools in the region.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will benefit from the support of our experienced IT teams located throughout Surrey and Oxfordshire will build links with the Central IT team and the Regional IT Partners.

The role will provide first and second line support in the field, working with a range of systems and users with varying skills and will need to find solutions to issues affecting all aspects of IT.

This is a field role comprising of regular scheduled visits, ad hoc and emergency visits as required to our current and future schools within the allocated region.

This is an exciting role with a varied work stream, and we require an intelligent and enthusiastic person who can think outside the box 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 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role and has experience with hardware and software, including installation, configuration and deployment.

Please note: The successful candidate will need to travel between schools; therefore, a driving licence is essential.

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 growing 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

Our 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

The Details

Pay Range: Specialist Point 1 - 16 - £27,061 - £30,791 FTE

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 36hrs a week (52 weeks a year)

Base Location: Highdown School, Reading

Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC