My client is looking for a Senior IT Technician to work at a School around the Royal Tunbridge Wells area. This is a Full-time Permanent role, and it will be working all year round.
Salary- KR6 (£25,127-£26,383)
The predominant purpose of this role is to support the use of IT within the school environment through maintenance of software, hardware, and related equipment, and to provide support to staff and students to ensure administration and learning outcomes are maximised.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior ICT Technician to support the Network Systems Manager in running the IT infrastructure and systems.
The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in IT and proven experience in an IT environment and working with relevant software and networks. You must be able to demonstrate you have strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Purpose of the Position:
• To support the use of IT within the school environment through maintenance of software, hardware and related equipment, and to provide support to staff and students to ensure administration and learning outcomes are maximised.
• Specifically, within the department, the Senior Network Technician will support the IT Systems Manager in running the IT infrastructure and systems across both sites.
• To contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of students and staff in accordance with child protection and safeguarding procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Technical support – Provide first- and second-line support to end users, possess the ability to troubleshoot advanced technical issues and escalate when required, provide training and/or assistance to the Junior IT Technicians, as well as staff and students if required.
• Network management – Have knowledge of networking, including the configuration and deployment of firewalls/managed switching.
• Mobile devices – Possess excellent knowledge of mobile device management for multiple operating systems (Windows/MacOS/iOS).
• Asset register – Maintain the asset register across the entire IT estate, purchasing equipment in accordance with our procurement policies.
• Software support – Maintain the software installed on TWGSB devices using remote deployment applications.
• Communication – Deploy and maintain the school’s telephony and PA system.
• Cloud Services – Maintain the cloud services utilised by the school, ensuring access and accounts are provisioned correctly.
• Security – Maintain the hardware/software used to secure school data, including enterprise malware products and firewalls.
• Safeguarding – Assist the DSL team with reports from our safeguarding/filtering software.
• Professional Development – Keep up to date with current legislation, research and developments, training, and educational technology.
• Other Duties – Have strategic oversight of the Annexe site, undertake work and other duties as delegated by the IT Systems Manager, which are associated with the smooth running of the IT department, sharing responsibilities of IT Systems Manager in busy times, and manage and lead on any project work, as and when required.
The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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