Aircraft Technician jobs in United Kingdom

Full Time, Permanent Position

SFCA Support Staff pay spine points 10-12 (£26,666 - £28,048 per annum)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technician to join our IT Services team; providing a reliable and robust IT service which supports the learning and administrative needs of the college. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support to staff, students and other stakeholders through the effective use of the college service desk system.

You must have a real interest and natural enthusiasm for working within IT, with an awareness of developments in computer technology. The IT Technician will have the opportunity to work on a number of different projects across the IT estate including software and hardware installations, college wide events and supporting the network infrastructure. You should be motivated to explore how technologies can be used and applied within an educational environment and be keen to develop future projects in line with the college’s strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will be able to use their own initiative, demonstrate practical knowledge and problem-solving skills whilst maintaining effective and open communication with the end user. As part of the established IT Department, the IT Technician will also contribute to the System Maintenance Documentation; providing new procedures and updates as necessary.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have experience in providing IT support to users from a variety of sectors. Experience in education is preferred but not essential.

• Provide technical support to staff, students and other stakeholders through the college service desk system.
• Work on software and hardware installations, college wide events and supporting the network infrastructure.
• Contribute to System Maintenance Documentation by providing new procedures and updates as necessary.

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college.”

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.