IT Technician

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at one of the UK’s leading and most prestigious independent schools at an exciting time for the IT team, with the start of a new digital transformation strategy. This multi-year project will completely overhaul all aspects of the IT provision from the ground up with cloud first thinking, incorporating all the latest technologies in the process.

Being confident in your abilities, with interpersonal skills to match your technical expertise you will play a key role in the successful delivery of this project. This role will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to get in depth experience with a wide variety of the very latest technologies.  It will suit someone with enthusiasm, a passion for IT and excellent organisational and communication skills.

The IT Technician is required to:

• Provide exceptional 1st and 2nd line support to all users of the school, including staff, students, and visitors - ensuring a clear log of communication is maintained via the IT helpdesk
• Assist the IT manager with the delivery of a fit for purpose IT provision
• Assist the IT manager with full cycle project management including initiation, planning execution and closure
•  Provide training, advice, and support to departments to ensure the IT provision meets their needs
• Liaise with and supervise contractors to ensure jobs are completed to a satisfactory standard and in line with expectation
• Contribute to the school’s digital transformation strategy
• Deputise for the IT manager in their absence

Salary:   £26,974 - £29,718 FTE dependent on experience

Hours:   37 hours per week, all year round* (Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 4pm with a 30-minute unpaid break every day)

 * a term-time “plus” working pattern may be possible for the right candidate 

Benefits: Defined contribution pension scheme; free lunch provided in term time; free parking; up to 60% school fees discount at King Edward VI High School for Girls and King Edward’s School (subject to meeting admissions criteria)

How to apply

To apply for this role, forward a completed application form (available for download at: https://kehs.org.uk/useful-information/vacancies) and a covering letter addressed to the David Wilson, IT Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@kes.org.uk 

The deadline for applications is 9am Friday 9th December 2022. 

Interview date to be confirmed. 

If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Assistant Bursar, Jenny Butterworth on j.butterworth@kehs.org.uk