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Network Technician Assistant
37 hours per week - 52 weeks per annum
07:30 to 15:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 15:00 on Friday
£15,839 per annum (£8.21 per hour)
We are seeking to appoint a Network Technician Assistant to join our small, established and successful IT team. Applicants do not require previous IT experience, however, they will need to evidence knowledge and understanding of computers and various software packages. This role will allow the successful candidate to build on their knowledge base and further develop network support skills, which will provide an excellent career path.
The Network team provide a comprehensive systems and network support service across the school, which this postholder will play a significant part in providing an efficient and effective customer service and problem solving facility school wide. The successful candidate will be one of the first lines of support for our school staff, as well as students. The candidate will be working closely with the Systems Manager to maintain the smooth day-to-day running of the school computer system and associated hardware, software and peripherals for network and standalone machines, servers and laptops.
The successful candidate should be able to evidence education to at least Level 3 (A Level) or equivalent. We do not require any direct IT experience or qualifications, however applicants must have a passion for IT and the determination and drive to learn the network skills required. There will be an extensive training and development programme provided to fulfil all aspects of the full Network Technician job specification.
The ideal candidate to apply for this role should have the following attributes:
- Positive mind-set & hardworking attitude
- Excellent team working skills & effective communicator
- Logical thinker who enjoys overcoming diverse challenges
- Confident & proactive
- Calm & patient when under pressure
- Excellent time management
In return the successful candidate can expect:
- Comprehensive tailored induction programme
- Mentor / Buddy System
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Various staff benefits including access to free car parking, school gymnasium and swimming pool
Closing Date: Friday 30 August 2019
Interviews: w/c 3 September 2019
If you feel that The King Edmund School is the type of school you are seeking, please apply by completing the application form available from our school website and email to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Information about the School
The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. KES, as it is better known to staff and students, is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ single academy trust in Rochford, Essex, which serves a geographically and socially diverse area.
In the school's last Ofsted report in 2024, KES was awarded ‘Good’ and their values and ethos were clearly recognised in the findings. Students learn a well-designed and balanced curriculum that meets their needs and teachers have strong subject knowledge.
The school's values foster a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their Personal Best. High aspirations, academic success, and a commitment to excellence are promoted. The inclusive community celebrates diversity, ensuring all students feel valued and respected. A safe, caring space is provided for students to grow, taking pride in their achievements both inside and outside of school.
Phase one of a multi-million-pound project to renovate the school, part of the Department of Education’s Rebuilding Schools for the Future initiative, is set to open in September 2025. The new two-storey building will feature 17 general classrooms, Art and Technical rooms, as well as new office space, meeting rooms, and a modern school hall, providing state-of-the-art facilities for students to learn in. Phase two begins this year and will redevelop the remainder of the school site over the next few years.
The school provides exceptional pastoral care and SEND provision through its dedicated teams, who are committed to helping students achieve their best results. With a traditional approach to uniform, behaviour, and work, the school maintains high standards while also prioritizing strong support for students and actively involving parents in these aspects of school life.
Students are rewarded for their achievements, inside and outside of school, through a House system. Each July those students who have displayed the most effort and progress over the past year are celebrated at an Awards Evening held at the prestigious Cliffs Pavilion in Southend. The school also takes part in the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards scheme.
Sixth Form students have their own block with a common room, canteen and IT Suite. Students have the choice of studying A levels, Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, as well as a T level in Education and Early Years.
Staff strive for every student to have high aspirations and they are relentless in their drive to support students to achieve well academically. However, their deeper passion is for all students, regardless of their ability, to reach their full potential.
Students leave KES ready to embrace the next chapter of their young lives, whether that be studying a degree at a Russell Group university when they leave Sixth Form, or starting an apprenticeship when they leave at the end of Year 11.
In the next academic year, KES will have facilities amongst the finest in the country and certainly nothing comparable locally, a huge incentive for both new staff and students to join the school.
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