Senior Network Technician
Pay Scale: H6 (SCP 14 - 19 (£30,515 - £33,119)
Hours: 8.00am until 4.00pm (37 hours per week)
Weeks: 52 Weeks per year
Ridgeway Academy is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and Atlas Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organization.
A Senior IT Technician is required to join the ICT team at Ridgeway Academy, working full time (52 weeks) to provide 1st and 2nd line IT support to staff and students and support the reliable, secure and effective operation of IT services across the school. The role will include supporting and maintaining devices, user accounts, printing, network infrastructure, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and other Trust IT systems.
Whilst the position is based at Ridgeway Academy, you will work closely with a team of highly skilled ICT Technicians and Managers across the Trust and will support wider Trust IT projects and services as required.
Essential skills and experience include an understanding of:
- Windows 11 and Windows Server environments
- Google Workspace for Education and Chromebook/ChromeOS administration
- Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Group Policy
- SCCM/Endpoint Configuration Manager and/or Intune
- Managed network infrastructure, including switches, wireless, VLANs and TCP/IP
- Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software
- Printing, classroom technology and associated IT services
- Cyber security principles, including MFA, endpoint protection, patching and access control
- IT support/helpdesk processes and effective fault diagnosis
- Safeguarding responsibilities relating to school IT systems, including filtering and monitoring
Experience of virtualisation, school MIS systems and technologies such as PaperCut, Paxton, CCTV, 3CX, filtering/monitoring platforms and managed network systems would also be advantageous.
Ridgeway Academy is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. Ridgeway Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.
Closing date: 9 am 1 October 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
Start date: Nov/Dec 2026
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Senior Network Technician in Welwyn Garden City employer: Ridgeway Academy
As a forward-thinking educational institution, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where every team member is valued. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth while contributing to our vision of being an outstanding school. Located in a vibrant community, we also offer benefits such as access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a children of staff admission policy, making us an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.
