About this role
We are seeking to appoint a skilled, proactive and customer-focused Senior IT Technician to join our school IT team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys solving problems, supporting staff and students, and helping to develop reliable, secure and effective IT systems across a busy school environment.
Working closely with the Network Manager, you will help maintain and develop the school and Trust IT networks, systems, hardware and software. You will provide technical support to curriculum and administrative users, support classroom IT, assist with the school website and online services, and act in a technical capacity on behalf of the Network Manager when required.
The role will include first and second-line support, network monitoring, user account administration, hardware and software maintenance, support for servers, backups, antivirus and security systems, and involvement in new IT projects. You will also provide occasional onsite support to local schools and assist with audio-visual support for school events.
The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, suppliers and external providers. You will be well organised, able to prioritise your workload, and committed to delivering a high-quality IT service.
Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 or 4, equivalent qualification, or relevant experience in an IT support environment. A good standard of literacy and numeracy is required, including GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths. A current valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle are desirable. We are looking for someone who is technically capable, approachable, flexible and enthusiastic about using ICT to support teaching, learning and school operations.
We offer a supportive working environment within a brilliant team, ample opportunities for personal career development, a comprehensive staff wellbeing service including on-line GP access and free gym facilities on site.
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Network Manager, Dan Swain on 01900 873290 or at [email protected] and he would be delighted to take you on a tour of the school and give you the opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities. Further information about the school can be found at https://sjchs.uk
St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance from the popular market town of Cockermouth.
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.