IT Technician

Claremont Fan Court School is a thriving, co-educational independent day school set in 100 acres of historic Surrey parkland. We pride ourselves on combining academic ambition with a strong focus on pastoral care and character development.

The IT Technician will provide high-quality technical support to pupils, staff, and parents. Working within a busy IT department supporting up to 1,500 users, the role involves troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, managing pupil laptops from Year 3 upwards, and ensuring the effective use of digital technologies that support teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will have experience working as an IT technician or in a first/second line support role, ideally within the education sector. They will be an effective communicator able to work both independently and as part of a team in a structured, process-driven environment.

Reporting to the Head of IT, the IT Technician will deliver outstanding customer service, contribute to the smooth operation of IT systems and classroom technologies, and support school-wide IT projects.

Our benefits package includes competitive salaries, a generous employer pension contribution, staff fee remission (for eligible staff), cycle to work scheme, complimentary lunches and refreshments during term-time, as well as several other benefits designed to support professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Full details regarding the position and person specification can be found in the job description.

This is a full-time role commencing ASAP.

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2026.

We reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.