At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide first and second-line IT support to schools and solve tech issues creatively.
- Company: Join GLF Schools, a thriving community dedicated to transforming education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and access to a staff benefits portal.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth across 43 academies and a collaborative work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while growing your IT career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years of IT experience with hardware/software installation and configuration.
The predicted salary is between 27061 - 30791 £ per year.
We have an excellent opportunity for an IT professional to join our thriving IT Team at GLF Schools. We are looking to recruit a Senior IT Technician to help support our schools in the Didcot area. The successful candidate will benefit from the support of our experienced IT teams located throughout Surrey and Oxfordshire and will build links with the Trust IT team and the Service Delivery Manager and Head of Operations.
The candidate will provide first and second-line support, working with a range of systems and users with varying skills, and will need to find solutions to issues affecting all aspects of IT. The candidate will assist the school in adopting new technologies and ensuring that IT services deliver benefits to teaching and learning. This is a site-based role at Aureus School; on occasion, the candidate may be required to visit other GLF schools in the Didcot region. The candidate will also be required to attend IT team training events held at the GLF Trust offices (Earlsfield, Banstead) at scheduled dates. A full UK driving license is beneficial, but not a requirement if the candidate can demonstrate that they have the means to meet the travel requirements for the role.
What we are looking for
This is an exciting role with a varied work stream, and we require an intelligent and enthusiastic person who can think creatively to solve issues independently, but who can also work effectively with our wider IT and school teams. Ideally, we would like the candidate to have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role and have experience with hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and deployment.
Other experience that would be beneficial to the role:
- Working in an educational environment
- Communicating with stakeholders at multiple levels within an organisation
- Understanding of ITIL, service and project delivery
Join Our Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness.
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity. Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish:
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options - (staggered start and finish times, hybrid working, virtual meetings)
- Work life and family friendly policies.
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal.
- Community and collaboration working model.
The Details
Salary: GLF Specialist Point 1 - 16 £27,061 - £30,791 FTE
Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Base Location: Aureus School, Didcot
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
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