IT Technician

1st and 2nd Line Support

37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Location:            Salisbury Road Primary School with travel around Plymouth

Are you a skilled IT Technician looking for your next move? Do you thrive in a busy environment with a varied workload? Are you solutions-orientated, a natural problem solver and skilled in 1st and 2nd line support?

Learning Academies Trust are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, and dedicated IT Technician to join our outstanding team. As an IT Technician you will be joining our centralised ICT team to provide technical support and aid our IT Operations Manager in the delivery of planned improvements.

With 9 primary schools across Plymouth, you will be supporting over 3400 pupils and 600 employees to ensure we have a secure, compliant, collaborative, and productive IT infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a technical/customer support role.
• Good technical understanding of technical infrastructure and services.
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
• GCSE Maths and English C/4 or above and be able to illustrate good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A-level, NVQ, or degree level qualification(s) relevant to the role of IT Technician.
• A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for travel across the trust.

If you’re interested, you can find more information of our current IT environment, progress, and strategic plan from our service page here https://www.learningat.uk/ict.

If you are interested in the role but something is holding you back, please get in touch and discuss it. We are looking for a great candidate to join us and want to hear from anyone that is interested in becoming part of our team and supporting our schools.

How to apply

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Please visit www.learningat.uk/vacancies to download an application form. Once complete, please email your application to hr@learningat.uk. If you would like to request a paper copy, please email hr@learningat.uk. Please note – we do not accept CVs.

Closing date:     Open – please submit your application and we will be in touch

Interviews:         TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.