ICT Senior Technician

Torquay Girls’ Grammar School (Single Academy Trust)

TGGS is a girls’ 11-18 selective Academy in Torquay, Devon. Achievement is consistently high and TGGS has maintained its position as one of the top 20 state girls' schools in the country for both progress and achievement.  

Our vision is to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our Single Academy Trust is founded on the core values which apply to all our community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.

The school has a long history of success with committed and dedicated students, staff and Trustees at the heart of the community. You would be joining an outstanding school, with dedicated, professional and hardworking staff and wonderful students.   

The Role

The ICT Senior Technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical support for staff and students across the school. The role requires a good knowledge of cloud, server and network systems as well as experience supporting a diverse range of operating systems.  They will form part of an enthusiastic team who are committed to delivering a high-quality ICT provision. 

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

TGGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other employment checks. TGGS promotes equal opportunities for staff and students.

Further information

If you would like to discuss the role further before applying, please contact Alistair Steen, ICT Network Manager (asteen@tggsacademy.org).

What we offer you  

• The chance to work for an exceptionally high achieving, successful school.  
• Opportunities to develop your career.   
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.  
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.  
• There is a range of social activities for staff, with end-of-term socials at a variety of local venues. Friday Club where staff meet for coffee, tea and biscuits. Staff meet for annual celebrations such as our carol service, concerts, plays and productions; there are end-of-term staff lunches.         
• TGGS has a strong House Culture and all new members of staff are assigned to one of our five Houses. You will have the opportunity to take part in the wide variety of house activities including staff vs students sports, fundraising activities, Sponsored Walk and the House Shout.         
• The Sports Hall provides a fitness suite, with £50,000 of machines, and is free for staff use.

Application Process

To open the application form, please click Quick Apply.

For questions about the application process: personnel@tggsacademy.org

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 3rd January 2023

Interviews will follow shortly after the closing date.