An exciting life changing career with fabulous opportunities!
Be part of something extraordinary!
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per annum
Interviews to be held: By arrangement
About us
Chiltern Way Academy Trust (CWAT) is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' academy, providing cutting edge and transformational approaches to educating students with ASC and SEMH. We currently have seven campuses, with two secondary schools, one primary school and one combined school.
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About the role
PURPOSE OF JOB
• Assisting with maintaining effective IT systems within the school on a day to day basis
• Assisting with monitoring and evaluating the existing IT systems and develop and improve their effectiveness
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assisting with the provision of technical support and guidance to staff to understand programs, problem solve and generally support them in using software/hardware correctly in the classroom situation
• Assisting with the provision of technical support for staff using ICT in the classroom
• Contribution to the development of school Apps and Teams
• Assisting with the maintenance and fault fixing of all computers around the school and organise where necessary if repairs are required
• Assisting with making minor repairs if and when necessary
• Assisting with maintaining a stock of parts needed for general computer repairs
• Assisting with maintaining the asset system for any ICT equipment.
• Assisting with maintaining the integrity of software, virus removal, and software reinstallation when required.
• Assisting with maintaining classroom resources according to the school’s policy.
• Assisting with maintaining the continued operation of the School networks, setting up new accounts, maintain password integrity, and assist pupils and staff to access network resources
• Set up and maintain new computers in accordance with Standard Network Build
• Providing support across all Trust campuses either remotely or onsite.
• Keep up to date with ICT developments, and liaise with the ICT Technician and ICT Manager over future developments, Internet, Video Conferencing. Network expansion and Cyber Security
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as defined by the Trust from time to time, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job profile in specific terms.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – OTHER
To carry out duties in accordance with the Trust’s values, mission and vision.
Attend INSET, appropriate training and relevant meetings as required and participate in the school’s staff performance.
Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the local authority in health and safety matters.
About you
Essential
GCSE Grade 5 Maths & English or Equivalent qualifications.
Able to use a range of ICT packages.
Organisational skills.
Problem solving skills.
Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Professional attitude. Understands and gets on well with all types of people.
A valid drivers license and access to reliable transport. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Accurate and pays attention to detail. Ethical and operates with integrity, patience and tact.
Demonstrates a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions
Willingness to challenge oneself to continually improve performance
Desirable
Additional computer related qualifications/experience
Experience working in a school environment. Experience with educational technology and school-specific software.
Shares knowledge with others and supports their development.
Works well in a team as well as independently.
We don't do ordinary; we are rewriting the future with our cutting edge and transformational approaches to educating students with ASC and SEMH.
We are on a mission to turn around the futures of our young people and we are looking for exceptional individuals to help us achieve this.
Together we can make a huge positive impact on the lives and life chances of our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our amazing school so please contact us and come and see for yourself.
Other information
To find out more please contact: Andrew Cole – IT Manager
Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
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