Senior IT Technician

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Slough is seeking a Senior IT Technician to support and maintain its IT infrastructure. The role involves ensuring seamless technology integration in classrooms and providing support to staff and students. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of SIMS, experience with Office 365, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• DBS on the Update Service (mandatory).
• Previous experience working in an environment that serves young people.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting all IT systems across the school, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud services.
• Providing on-site and remote support to staff and students.
• Maintaining system security and compliance.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of SIMS

Experience supporting Office 365

Ability to work independently

Teamwork in fast-paced environments

Education

MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7/8

MCSA Office 365 certified

ITIL Foundation V3

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Working Hours: Monday to Thursday – 8:00am to 4:00pm, Friday – 8:00am to 3:30pm

Join a Leading Educational Institution as a Senior IT Technician – Slough

GSL Education is recruiting for a Senior IT Technician on behalf of a reputable school in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional to support and maintain the school’s IT infrastructure while ensuring seamless technology integration in classrooms.

Key Requirements:

• DBS on the Update Service (mandatory)
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS
• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7/8 or MCITP: Windows 7 or Windows 8, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
• MCSA Office 365 certified
• ITIL Foundation V3 or familiarity with ITIL-based methodologies
• Solid experience supporting Office 365 in educational settings, including Microsoft Teams/Classroom
• Previous experience working in an environment that serves young people
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced educational environment

Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting all IT systems across the school, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud services
• Providing on-site and remote support to staff and students
• Maintaining system security and compliance in line with safeguarding and data protection regulations
• Troubleshooting technical issues and providing timely solutions
• Supporting the use of IT in teaching and learning

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

To apply to work with GSL Education as a Senior IT Technician, please call Nusherwan Hussain at GSL Education and send your up-to-date CV via the application link.