Technician - IT

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities! We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for a Technician-IT to join our curriculum Information Technology Department. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, term-time only, and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £30,573 - £32,229 pa inc London Weighting.

The Technician-IT role:

• To work under the supervision and guidance of the Lecturer with students with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Key Responsibilities of our Technician-IT:

• Maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems, hardware, software, and network related issues.
• Prepare materials and apparatus for demonstrations and practical work including examination requirements as directed particularly in the domains of Hardware, Networking and Cybersecurity.
• Set up equipment, software, and resources required for practical sessions.
• Assisting in the demonstration of techniques and practices to students.
• Assist in setting up and troubleshooting cybersecurity simulations and labs.
• Monitor, record and check the use of tools when working within any of the respective workshops throughout the school.

Our ideal Technician-IT should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Have suitable formal qualifications in the field of IT up to level 3 GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2.
• Have recent and relevant experience (1-2 years) of working in an IT support or technician role.
• Experience with basic networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, LAN, WAN) and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and software applications.
• Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is desirable.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent is desirable.

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you! You will need to submit a covering letter within your application demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE; All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting. We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 13th June 2025. If you would like to learn more about our Technician-IT role, then please click ‘apply’ today!