Trainee IT Technician

Kingfisher Academy Inc; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Swindon seeks a Trainee IT Technician to provide high-quality IT support and manage Helpdesk tasks. This role offers a supportive environment aimed at career development with a focus on mutual respect and fulfilment. Candidates will enjoy a competitive salary and staff benefits including wellness programs and an attractive pension scheme. This position is permanent, full-time, and starts as soon as possible.

Benefits

Affordable technology scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping and holiday discounts

Access to online Doctor service

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Attractive pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Help provide high quality IT support to staff across the Trust.
• Take responsibility for key tasks such as Helpdesk management.
• Assist in developing a more integrated approach to ICT, printing and technology across the Trust.
• Learn in a fast paced IT environment.

Job description

Job Title

Trainee IT Technician

Location

Swindon, Wiltshire

Contract

Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week (52 weeks), Start date: As Soon As Possible

Salary

NJC Point 2 to Point 6; £24,413 to £25,989

Role Overview

The Park Academies Trust is looking for a Trainee IT Technician to join our central team, supporting all schools within our Trust and primarily based at Abbey Park School. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Help provide high quality IT support to staff across the Trust
• Take responsibility for key tasks such as Helpdesk management
• Assist in developing a more integrated approach to ICT, printing and technology across the Trust
• Learn in a fast paced IT environment

What we offer

• A positive and dynamic environment in a growing Trust
• A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential
• Competitive salary
• Staff benefits package: affordable technology scheme, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discounts
• Staff wellbeing: access to an online Doctor service, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme
• Attractive pension scheme

Safeguarding and Checks

The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in "Keeping Children Safe in Education", we will carry out an online search as part of our due‑diligence on short‑listed candidates.