Senior IT Technician (with Reprographics Cover)

Swanshurst School; Wake Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Wake Green is seeking a Senior IT Technician to provide technical support and maintain IT systems. You will work closely with staff and students to troubleshoot issues and ensure resources are aligned with educational needs. The institution, recognized for its commitment to safeguarding and professional development, values IT expertise as crucial for empowering its community. Applicants must be fluent in English and demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusivity.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Fluent spoken English is essential for this role.
• Experience in providing technical support in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, reliable technical support to ensure continuity in all school areas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot IT systems, ensuring they meet school needs.
• Support the reprographics department during high demand or staff absence.

Job description

What We Offer

• A Supportive Environment: Be part of a welcoming team committed to ensuring the smooth running of our school's IT operations.
• Hands‑On Involvement: A varied and engaging role, where you'll work directly with staff and students to resolve technical issues and maintain all our systems.
• In‑House IT Expertise: Manage and develop all aspects of IT internally — no outsourcing here! You'll ensure our systems meet the needs of a busy school environment.
• Professional Growth: This is the key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training and progression opportunities.

Your Role As Senior IT Technician

• Provide responsive, reliable technical support to ensure continuity in all school areas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot IT systems, ensuring they meet the needs of the school.
• Support the reprographics department during periods of high demand or staff absence, ensuring the seamless delivery of this essential service.

Your work will play a key role in ensuring our technology and resources empower staff and students to focus on education. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in your career, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Swanshurst is an 'Outstanding School' for girls with over 1900 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career. Ofsted (2024) judged Swanshurst to be Outstanding for a second time. Our Ofsted report can be found on our website. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working in the Trust to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre‑appointment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Checks. ALL STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMMITTED TO THE TRUST'S EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY AND ADHERE TO THE SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN PROCEDURES