1st Line IT Technician

* 1st Line IT TechnicianNEW# 1st Line IT TechnicianEmployerLocation: Weston Super Mare, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: TPLTSS4 £26,402 – £28,141 (actual salary)Posted: 10th October 2025Start Date: 1st December 2025Expires: 2nd November 2025 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st December 2025Job ID: 1513378Job Reference: PLT-R602Start Date: 1st December 2025* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1513378* Share :**Permanent****All Year Round****Full Time – 37 Hours per week****TPLTSS4 £26,402 – £28,141 (actual salary)****Plus various Company Benefits**The Priory Learning Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused 1st Line IT Technician to join our friendly and dynamic Central IT Team, supporting our family of Trust schools. This role is based at The King Alfred School – An Academy.**As part of this role, under the direction of the Network Manager, you will:*** Assist with the smooth running of Microsoft, Apple and Google devices/software* Assist with network infrastructure and audio/visual* Resolve technical issues for students and staff**The successful candidate will:*** Be an excellent team player, highly motivated and a clear communicator* Have a passion for IT and customer service* Have an excellent understanding of modern Operating Systems, Software and Hardware* Be able to deal with repairs and warranties* You’ll need a valid Driver’s Licence and your own reliable transport* Have experience of a busy, customer focused IT environment* Good literacy and numeracy skills which include GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English, IT or equivalentWe pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.**At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..**The PLaTform – Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.Healthshield – Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.CPD opportunities both internally & externally.A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.Flu vaccinations**About The Priory Learning Trust:**TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.**The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.****All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.****The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.**This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.**Closing Date: 02 November 2025****Proposed Interview Date: 07 November 2025****Proposed Start Date: 01 December 2025**### Safeguarding Statement:The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\”All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.### The Priory Learning Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr