IT Technician

Giggleswick School is seeking to appoint an IT Technician to join its friendly and hardworking IT team in the School's IT Department. Giggleswick is a proud Microsoft Showcase School which is supported by a professional and busy IT department which comprises two IT Technicians, managing all aspects of the School’s IT Infrastructure and the daily requests of a busy day and boarding school.

The post holder is expected to uphold the values and ethos of Giggleswick School and act as an ambassador for the School.

The IT Technician will provide support to pupils and staff, face-to-face and over the phone, whilst also supporting the school’s Infrastructure and Services. The Technician will proactively resolve tickets where possible, ensuring that all incidents are resolved in a timely manner, keeping end users and stakeholders informed at all times.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to deliver excellent customer service and show maximum effort, aiming to always exceed expectations.

The IT Technician role will also operate as an onsite point of contact for third-party projects as and when required. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 February 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at Giggleswick School. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, subject to receiving suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Rachel Atack, Human Resources Manager & Deputy Bursar, reatack@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.