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HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL
IT SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Pay Range: Local Government Scale 5
This post is: Full time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks
Actual Salary from: £25,119 - £26,421 (Points 9-12)
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking an outstanding individual to work as part of the school's IT team to ensure all staff and students have access to high-quality and proactive IT support across a number of our schools.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- To support staff and students with the use of ICT including online support, and assisting with staff and student training where appropriate.
- To support staff and students with the set-up and preparation of ICT equipment.
- Report any detected breach of the school's ICT acceptable use policy to the relevant Manager.
- Assist the Headteachers and Trust leaders with ensuring the management of digital Safeguarding.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
- Experience of IT systems administration and web-based platforms
- Previous experience of IT technology transferable to Google Workspace administration.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, approachable and flexible.
- Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise demands
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich and Dovercourt School?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Free membership to Perkbox
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l5343enbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDUzMTE0OHwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDI5NDU4MzZ8MA%3d%3d?i=9rDDvi3gWFo%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
- Closing date: Midnight Sunday 14th April 2024
- Shortlisting will take place on W/C 15th April 2024
- Interviewing date: TBC
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Information about the School
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.
At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.
Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.