IT Technician

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced IT Technician to join our school. Featherstone High is going through an exciting transition from on-premise to a hybrid solution, migrating IT services to Microsoft Azure including Microsoft 365.

The IT Team at Featherstone consists a total of 5 full time staff; Network Manager, Assistant Network Manager, Senior IT Technician and two IT Technicians including this role. We manage all IT systems in-house as such the candidate will get first hand experience with enterprise solutions on networking, operating systems and a wide variety of software and hardware equipment. 

General day to day requirements of the role and desired skills are: -

• Hardware maintenance and repairs for PCs, laptops, projectors, printers and IWBs

• Installing new hardware and software

• Imaging computers

• Troubleshooting faults 

• Managing helpdesk tickets & prioritising tasks

• Managing stock and inventory i.e. toners & IT peripherals

• User management i.e. password resets 

• Relevant ICT qualifications 

• Desirable qualifications: -

o Computer Science degree

o CompTIA A+ 

o Microsoft 365

o Microsoft Windows 10/11 Operating system

Employee benefits: -

• Free access on online Microsoft training.

• Access to www.teacherperks.co.uk for all employees to exclusive perks and big discounts from some of the UK biggest brands.

• Generous Local Government Pension 

• Onsite gym membership with 50% off at £15 per month including sauna, badminton and table and tennis.

• Contribution towards eye tests and VDU prescription glasses 

• Exclusive access to Costco membership.

• We Also offer Cycle to Work scheme, free counselling, free onsite secure parking and occupational health service.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development with a free professional IT courses; you will have access to on-going professional development. We are one of very few schools to achieve the Platinum Award for CPD – a reflection of the importance we attach to supporting the professional development of colleagues.

If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact hr@featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk 

Featherstone High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality is at the heart of Featherstone High School’s Value and motto “together we achieve”. FHS understand that, in order to enable all members of our community to achieve their full potential, we need to be proactive and positive in ensuring everyone is given equal treatment and opportunities, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other of the protected characteristics.

All applications must be made online via TES. CV's will not be considered.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Closing Date:  14th July 2022