IT Technician

Full-time - 40 hours

52 week contract (not term time only)

Salary up to £22,000 dependent on experience

Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet boarding school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston.

The school offers boarding facilities with around 120 students living on site and a further 80 Sixth Form students living in accommodation nearby.

We are looking for an experienced IT Technician to join us as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Maintaining all ICT equipment and the school’s IT network/servers

- Providing front line support for ICT across the school

- Leading on projects to develop the school’s IT infrastructure

- Liaising with our external remote IT support provider

- Supporting with theatre tech such as lighting and sound (full on-the-job training will be provided in this specialist area)

There is a high level of contact with both internal and external stakeholders including staff, students and parents, and as such candidates must have a friendly and professional approach to dealing with people and problem solving. Experience in a similar role is essential and relevant Microsoft qualifications (e.g. MCSA, MCSE) are desirable. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a passion for developing and improving the school’s IT provision, including supporting teachers with the use of ICT in the classroom. An interest in theatre sound and lighting is essential as the post holder will be supporting the school’s Artistic Faculty with theatre tech. This post will require candidates to be willing to work at evenings and weekends to support school lettings and performances.

The successful candidate will work towards fulfilling the school’s commitment to a high quality of service and will promote and embody the schools ethos; the Elmhurst Way.

Closing date: Noon Tuesday 21st January 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 28th January

To apply, please click 'Apply now' below which will direct you to the Elmhurst Ballet School website. You will be able to download and complete the application pack which includes the full job description and person specification. 

For general enquiries and requests to visit the school please email jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CV’s cannot be accepted and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies.