ICT Technician 2 in Limavady

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Qualifications: Five GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics, and subject specific specialism, or equivalent or higher level qualifications.
• Experience: A minimum of one year's experience working in a school environment.
• Knowledge: Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of the requirements of an ICT Technician 2, health and safety regulations, as relevant to the role, and general administrative processes and records.

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

• Skills / Abilities: Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; proven effective people management skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes; evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills; evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Values Orientation: Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Experience: A minimum of one year's experience of working within the ICT industry.
• Experience: Experience of supporting pupils with Special Education Needs.
• Experience: Experience of completing training in order to support pupils with Special Education Needs.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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Job Purpose:

To assist the line manager in the development of ICT within the School and ensure that all computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order to meet the needs of the school.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• SUPERVISION: Allocate, control and monitor work of appropriate staff; identify and provide on the job training to appropriate staff.
• Provision and maintenance of ICT facilities and resources: Ensure that the school owned microcomputer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order; co-ordinate the repair of all ICT related equipment; liaise with the authorised repair agencies as is necessary; assist with the installation of ICT related hardware and ensuring its successful operation; perform routine software operations as required; make back-up copies of software for security purposes as required; assist with the installation of software on any school managed network; assist with the installation of software on stand-alone systems; make minor alterations, where appropriate and copyright permitting, to software as directed; maintain the school's website; liaise with the managed service provider as required to support the maintenance of the Classroom 2000 infrastructure.
• Curricular assistance: Co-operate with the Head of ICT Department and other staff in the development of ICT; help staff with operational and technical problems, related to both hardware and software; assist with the provision of facilities for school focused INSET; assist with the preparation of classrooms for ICT related activities; set up microcomputer based stand-alone systems in individual classrooms and ensure the proper functioning of these systems; set up internet and conferencing facilities for specific teaching and/or training situations.
• Records and administration: Assist with the co-ordination of the use of the ICT facilities; maintain a booking system for ICT facilities; catalogue, update and maintain a software library; catalogue, update and maintain an inventory of all ICT related hardware.
• OTHER DUTIES: Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils; assist with evacuation in emergencies as a school Fire Warden; undertake photocopying if required for events; setting up any equipment required for assemblies, guest speakers, and school events; to be a member of the school’s event management teams; assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions; to prepare slideshows for school prize days and special events; to co-ordinate the audiovisual and technical elements of special events; attend ICT training events when available; to complete any mandatory training as required by the school or EA; assist with the setup of Board of Governor meetings; such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.

It is acknowledged that the contents of this generic job description are not subject to appeal. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.