At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide desktop support, troubleshoot issues, and maintain IT systems.
- Company: Join the innovative Watergrove Trust's dynamic IT department.
- Benefits: Fully funded apprenticeships, career progression, and skill development opportunities.
- Other info: Work across various locations with a supportive and growth-focused environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a forward-thinking team making a real impact in education.
- Qualifications: Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for technology.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Technician to work within the Watergrove Trust’s dynamic and innovative IT department. We will offer you the opportunity to work as part of a progressive and forward-thinking team working across our primary and secondary academy settings.
Watergrove Trust is growing and has a passion for providing more to the communities we work in. IT is a key function and we support our partners through innovation. We endeavour to coach our users and challenge them to try new technologies and look to improve working routines through the use of IT.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day desktop support, hardware support, troubleshooting, and be involved in larger projects.
- Provide effective support, installation, configuration, and maintenance of the IT system, software, hardware, and infrastructure as well as data security.
Requirements / Skills
- Problem-solving and interpersonal skills are as important as technical ability.
- IT professionals need to be able to interact successfully with others while providing technical support.
Location and travel
Whilst the role will be primarily based at Falinge Park High School, you may be required to perform your duties within any of the locations of the Watergrove Trust.
Benefits / Development
We will be looking for those who are keen to develop and enhance their skills in a wide variety of IT areas. The trust is keen to develop their staff and would support post holders in pursuing fully funded level 3, level 4, or degree level apprenticeships, along with any other training needs identified by the post holder or their line managers. We have a history of developing staff to progress in their careers and motivated staff can typically expect career progression internally or externally within 2 years of employment.
