Job Title: IT Technician
Location: Northampton
Salary: NJC Grade F Points 6 – 7 (£25,183 - £25,584)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-Time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
About Our School
At Abbeyfield School, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, aspirational, happy, and hard-working community. We strive to provide the best education, empowering pupils to become young adults with the best qualifications possible. Our mission is to educate, keep pupils safe, and promote their personal development. Pupils are expected to attend school daily, look smart, be ready to learn, and follow our routines: Right Place – Right Time – All the Time.
About The IT Department
Our IT department is dedicated to providing exceptional support to ensure a seamless technological experience for our entire school community. As part of our team, you will work closely with the Regional IT Manager and schools-based IT staff to deliver day-to-day IT support, ensuring that our systems run smoothly and efficiently. We pride ourselves on being ambassadors for the school and the principal, representing our institution with professionalism and integrity in all matters.
About You
As an IT Technician at Abbeyfield School, you will bring your expertise and enthusiasm to support our technological infrastructure, ensuring a reliable and innovative learning environment for all. Our ideal candidate would:
* Have excellent customer service skills, and proven ability to achieve high standards of end user satisfaction.
* Have strong communication, numeracy and literacy skills.
* Hold the ability to prioritise tasks, troubleshoot and problem-solve under pressure.
Requirements
To apply for the IT Technician opportunity, you must hold:
* GCSE’s (including mathematics and English) or equivalent.
* Recent and relevant experience of working in the IT sector.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Active Directory, Anti-Virus, Web Filtering Systems, office software and other desktop products.
Next Steps
Application Closing Date: Friday 24 January 2025
Interview Date: w.c 3 February at Abbeyfield School, Northampton
Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method.
If you would like to arrange a confidential conversation with the Line Manager of this position, please contact our administrative team on enquiries@abbeyfieldschool.org.uk who would be happy to assist in arranging this.
Essential Information
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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