Senior IT Technician

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Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Senior IT Technician to support schools in the Didcot area. The role involves providing first- and second-line IT support, assisting with new technologies, and collaborating with IT teams. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience and knowledge of hardware and software.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a similar IT role.
• Experience in hardware and software installation.
• Beneficial experience in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-line IT support.
• Assist schools in adopting new technologies.
• Attend IT team training events.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

ITIL knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Hardware installation

Software configuration

Job description

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 a Senior IT Technician to support our schools in the Didcot 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, the Service Delivery Manager, and the Head of Operations.

The candidate will provide first- and second-line support, working with various systems and users with differing skills, and will need to find solutions to issues affecting all aspects of IT. They will assist the school in adopting new technologies and ensuring IT services benefit teaching and learning. This is a site-based role at Aureus School; occasional visits to other GLF schools in the Didcot region may be required. The candidate will also attend IT team training events at the GLF Trust offices (Earlsfield, Banstead) on scheduled dates.

A full UK driving license is beneficial but not mandatory if the candidate can demonstrate the ability to meet travel requirements.

What we are looking for

This role offers varied work, and we seek an intelligent, enthusiastic person who can think creatively to solve issues independently while working effectively with our wider IT and school teams. Ideally, the candidate will have at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role, with experience in hardware and software installation, configuration, and deployment. Additional beneficial experience includes:

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

Join Our Community

As part of GLF Schools, you will join a community dedicated to transforming education. We offer regular progression discussions and numerous opportunities for career growth within our 43 academies or central team.

We are a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and 16,000 pupils, founded on values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness. Our schools span 7 Local Authority areas across southern England, maintaining each school's unique identity while working together as a community.

We are committed to providing the best possible education for all children and young people.

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools provides a generous employment package, including:

• Access to a highly competitive pension scheme
• Flexible working options (staggered hours, hybrid working, virtual meetings)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Work-life and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career development and talent management opportunities
• Access to staff benefits portal
• A community and collaboration-focused working model

The Details

Salary: GLF Specialist, £31,290 FTE

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

Application close date: 27th August

Interview date: TBC