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IT Technician
Location:Multiple schools across Greater London and Essex
Salary:Competitive (based on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and motivated IT Technician to join our central Trust IT Team.This is an exciting opportunity to work across several schools, covering all aspects of modern IT facilities to support high educational standards.You will join a team with high levels of professional dedication, providing technical support to staff, students, and visitors.
The role ishands-onand requires travel between sites.Therefore, a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support:Provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line technical support for desktop PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and software.
Infrastructure Maintenance:Install, configure, and upgrade computer hardware and Windows operating systems.
AV Management:Set up and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment in classrooms and meeting rooms, including projectors and video conferencing systems.
System Administration:Perform basic tasks such as Active Directory account management and password resets.
Network Care:Assist with network troubleshooting, including Wi-Fi connectivity and physical patching.
Asset Management:Maintain accurate records of IT assets, software licensing, and equipment inventory.
Safety & Compliance:Adhere to health and safety regulations, including the manual handling of equipment like desktop computers and printers.
What We Are Looking For
Experience:A proven track record in 1st and 2nd line technical support, preferably within an educational environment.
Technical Skills:Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Windows OS, MS Office/Office 365, and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS).
Soft Skills:A strong focus on customer service with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
Mindset:An analytical, problem-solving mindset with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Teamwork:A strong teamwork ethic and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
We offer a stimulating, supportive, and rewarding working environment where all staff are valued. Benefits include:
Pension:Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
Growth:Access to tailored CPD and professional development opportunities to support your career progression.
Wellbeing:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
Flexibility:Consideration for flexible working requests to support work-life balance.
Our Way of LIFE
Our Purpose is'To build great learning communities where children flourish'and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.
To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs:'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' & 'Heartfelt Compassion'.We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.
References and DBS Checks
All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Inclusion
As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.
Why Choose LIFE Education Trust
For more information on why to choose LIFE,head to the websitehere.
Information about the School
Are you the one we are looking for? If so, then don’t delay in applying!
Dr Walker’s Church of England Primary School is a small village Voluntary Controlled community school, in the heart of Fyfield, Ongar. We might be small, but have a lot to offer!
We are a creative school, where pupils are supported to become the best they can be. Pupils access the curriculum through additional fun activities such as dressing up days, hatching ducks, circus workshops, visiting zoo, residentials, initiatives, etc. and where appropriate participation in sporting events with local schools. Our school website evidences all our fun activities in the weekly newsletters (do have a look at how we are having fun, whilst learning!).
Our school aims to be An Exceptional Place to Flourish, where we work together to grow, progress, achieve and develop to become well-balanced British and global citizens; aspiring to live a life in all its fullness and to succeed. Our associated Christian Values aligned with the fundamental British Values.
The school has had a number of improvements over the last few years, inclusive of:
• The building of two new classrooms (with aircon)
• new playground multi-sports markings
• multi-sports goalposts
• an adventure trail
• classrooms have been re-decorated
• new access to KS2 classrooms
• EYFS has had a make-over (inside and out!) and
• new fencing to secure the school’s main entrance.
Why consider working at Dr Walker's?
• We have smaller than usual class sizes and host year groups in mixed classes.
• We seek excellence by ensuring a safe, dignified, and respectful learning environment, where diversity, differences, talents, and interests are celebrated.
• We pride ourselves in our amazing, friendly and well-behaved pupils.
• We believe that every school day counts and that every child is valued, nurtured and cared for.
• Being affiliated with the Church of England, we preserve and develop its Christian ethos, principles and character and work in partnership with the local church (St Nicholas) and the Diocese of Chelmsford.
• We emphasise the importance of dignity, respect, honesty, kindness, courtesy and consideration.
• We have a very supportive Governing Body.
• We place a high premium on staff well-being and teamwork.
• We have a creative, highly motivated, passionate and hardworking group of staff.
• We offer CPD opportunities through accredited training.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service).