Senior ICT Technician

The role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional with an extensive technical background to join our ICT team at South Hampstead High School. Working alongside the ICT Manager and Technician, you will provide technical support to ensure that the school’s 1000+ users are able to effectively access ICT services. This will involve: Managing, monitoring and maintaining the school’s ICT systems Installing and upgrading ICT systems Ensuring the integrity of the school’s systems are maintained and secure Providing technical advice to support the resolution of issues, escalating when necessary About you We are looking for a skilled technician, with an in-depth knowledge of ICT technologies, systems and hardware. You will need proven experience of server and network infrastructure, along with experience of diagnosing and resolving complex technical errors, providing ICT advice and guidance, implementing ICT systems change and devising system procedures and policies. You will also need a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2019, DHCP, DNS GPO, SCCCM and TCP/IP. Experience of working with Active Directory is also essential. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The School is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date is Monday 16th December 2024 at 9am. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.