What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for February/March 2025, or earlier if possible
IT Technician
Full time, 37 hours per week, term time, plus 3 weeks
Grade H4 actual salary £23,562 per annum
We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, team player to work as part of our IT team. The enthusiastic, well-qualified and experienced IT Technician will help to provide IT support to students, staff and parents in this large school of approximately 1600 students and 200 staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, together with excellent technical and problem-solving skills.
Watford Grammar School for Boys is a high achieving school with Academy status. We are committed to developing and investing in our IT infrastructure and ensuring that systems and structures enhance the education of our students. All students in years 8-13 bring a digital device into school every day. As well as other benefits and wellbeing initiatives, our Admissions Policy prioritises children of staff.
Further information is available on our website at Completed application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, head@watfordboys.org. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 24th January 2024.
What the school offers its staff
We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check