Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Technician
Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17,443 to £19,577
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- December 2017
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2017
Job overview
Blackpool Sixth is a leading provider of A levels and BTEC courses. With a choice of over 50 advanced level options, specialist teaching and fantastic facilities, Blackpool Sixth gives all its students the perfect springboard to university and great careers. In 2011 we were awarded Beacon status; recognised as having outstanding practice, designated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and are willing and able to contribute support to other educational organisations.
There’s also an excellent working environment, including a new £27 million campus with purpose built classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities. You’ll also be part of a forward-thinking team that is developing the use of advanced technology.
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an ICT Technician to join the college. Working within the college’s Computing and Network Services Team, you will have responsibilities for installing, maintaining and supporting the college’s ICT systems.
In order to be successful in this role, it is essential that candidates hold either an Honours Degree in Computing (or a similar discipline) or hold equivalent qualification(s) or have considerable experience in a similar role.
With the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative, you will cope well under pressure and will be able to meet deadlines. You will be able to apply your logical thinking to any situation and will demonstrate excellent communication, practical and problem solving skills at all times. Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that candidates are flexible in terms of working hours.
Please note we will only be accepting online applications for this vacancy which must be submitted via our website.
Closing date: 31st October 9am
Assessment day: 7th November 2017
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About Blackpool Sixth Form College
- Blackpool Sixth Form College
- Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY3 7LR
- United Kingdom
We are a high-achieving sixth form, giving our students an excellent springboard to success. We educate the whole student, providing all with excellent teaching and opportunities for growth and personal development. We are recognised by Ofsted as an outstanding sixth form. We are relatively small in size, with just over 2000 students and approximately 200 staff. This means that we are a close and caring community.
We serve the whole Fylde Coast area, which includes Poulton-le-Fylde and Lytham St Annes, as well as Blackpool and the surrounding towns and villages. Blackpool Sixth is a friendly, positive and supportive place to work and is rated Grade One: Outstanding by Ofsted (2009). In 2009, we became one of the first organisations in the country to be awarded the Investors in People Gold Award. Staff are committed to the needs and aspirations of our students and supported by an extensive programme of staff development.
Staff are highly committed to the needs and aspirations of our students. The continued growth in student numbers and planned curriculum developments has enabled the sixth form to invest in new staff and new buildings. The college is designated as a Teaching School in partnership with Hodgson Academy and it's a really exciting time to be part of Blackpool Sixth.
All new staff are offered a thorough induction program; this is supplemented for Newly Qualified Teachers with a comprehensive series of training sessions throughout the academic year. All new staff are allocated a mentor in their probationary year, they are here to offer support and guidance in your new role.It's not just teachers that we develop, both teaching and support staff are involved in an annual programme of staff development, supported by individual performance management reviews and training and development plans.
On top of the internal opportunities staff now also benefit from a wider programme of Continuing Professional Development events which come from being part of the Teaching School Alliance, these include nationally accredited programmes.
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