Senior Network Support Technician

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a dynamic Network Support Technician to join their IT department. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 Diploma in IT and proven experience in an IT environment. Responsibilities include maintaining IT infrastructure, supporting staff and pupils, and collaborating with the Network Manager. Join a supportive team committed to excellence and professional development.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Inclusive working environment

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an IT environment.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Network Manager in running the IT infrastructure.
• Maintain software, hardware, and related equipment.
• Provide support to staff and pupils.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in IT environment

Understanding of relevant software and networks

Education

Level 3 Diploma in IT or equivalent

Job description

Start Date: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen within for a dynamic Network Support Technician to join our busy and well-respected IT department here at TWGSB. Come and join an IT Service that is dedicated to empowering people through technology! To support the use of IT within the school environment through maintenance of software, hardware, and related equipment, and providing support to staff and pupils to ensure administration and learning outcomes are maximised. Specifically within the department, the Senior Network Technician will support the Network Manager in running the IT infrastructure and systems across both sites. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in IT and proven experience in an IT environment and working with relevant software and Networks. You must be able to demonstrate you have strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. The main campus for TWGSB is in Tunbridge Wells. However, you may be required to work at other campuses connected to TWGSB.

• We are currently undergoing a period of transformational change benefitting from a multi-million pound investment in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new building at our Sevenoaks campus, which opened in September 2021. In September 2025 Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys will be one of the largest boys Grammar schools in the country. Here we all share the same vision: 'To be the best selective boys' school in West Kent' and our journey towards achieving this continues to be an exciting one. We can offer you the opportunity to work with highly able young people in a supportive, well-equipped and forward-thinking school. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. You will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed. Please note that we will only accept CV's if they are accompanied by an application form, which can be found on our website: Vacancies - we shall review applications as we receive them so apply early to avoid delay! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Applicants will also be expected to complete appropriate training including safeguarding and Prevent and sign Staff and Governors' codes of conduct.
  The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in IT and proven experience in an IT environment and working with relevant software and Networks. You must be able to demonstrate you have strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
  The main campus for TWGSB is in Tunbridge Wells. However, you may be required to work at other campuses connected to TWGSB.