ICT Technician

ICT Technician

Durston House seeks to appoint an ICT Technician to assist the Head of Communications in the provision and development of ICT throughout the school.

The Role

The role is a wide-ranging one.  Alongside the regular IT Helpdesk requirement, the successful candidate will be expected to support hardware, software and online platforms from multiple vendors, and technologies from photocopiers to virtual Cloud environments.  We currently have three teaching sites, a Bursar’s Office, Sports Pavilion and a local Church & Hall (all closely located), the candidate will need to attend to support users at these locations as and when required. There will be opportunities to work on longer term projects to investigate and upgrade the School’s equipment, infrastructure and processes.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for IT that can be applied across an array of technologies.  The ability to problem-solve is essential, alongside a degree of resourcefulness to use what is available to provide solutions within set timeframes and budgets.  A keenness to learn and develop new skills in an evolving IT landscape is vital.  A high standard of written and spoken English will be expected along with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organisation. An eye for detail and a measure of thoroughness will be an advantage. Existing experience supporting IT systems in a school or educational setting is desirable, but not essential.

The Requirement

The ICT Technician role is a full time, permanent position, which continues throughout the year, albeit with shorter hours during the school holidays.  Overtime is paid for working beyond agreed hours. The package includes a generous holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Application

To apply for this role you must complete the Application Form – Non Academic. Please fill this in carefully, answering all relevant questions and including sufficient detail as appropriate.  The application may be supported with a covering letter briefly outlining your suitability for the role, taking into account the full Job Description and your existing experience and qualifications.  Please ensure that you have read the information regarding Safeguarding and Child Protection and the Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Procedures which can be found on the school’s website.

Closing Date for Applications

Monday 05 July 2021

Interviews will take place week commencing 12 July 2021

The position is for a September start but a possible start date of 16 or 23 August 2021 is available.

Applications can be submitted by email to: recruitment@durstonhouse.org