Senior IT Technician
Kensington Aldridge Academy (KAA)
Kensington and Chelsea
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- S29 (£33,067) – S34 (£37,959)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023 (or as soon as possible)
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2022
Job overview
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge working in a dynamic IT department? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT network engineer to join our team as a Senior Technician. This role will be perfect for a candidate who has relevant experience in education IT and a good working knowledge of various technologies as listed in the person specification.
Above all else, the successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and able to work on their own initiative, with the technical expertise to provide quality IT support to students and staff.
The role is a chance to work closely with our IT Manager and other Senior Technician, as well as the academy SLT and wider staff. IT is the beating heart of our school, and in this role you can have a major impact on the education local young people receive.
What you offer
You will be a positive person, who is flexible and helpful and has the communication skills to work effectively to complete a variety of tasks. You will be reflective and resilient in the face of setbacks, and be open to making improvements to the systems and processes around you.
Previous school experience is not essential for the application but having an understanding of IT in education is advantageous.
What KAA offers
The successful candidate will be joining a team that is firmly committed to making KAA one of the best academies in the UK. The value of being part of a great team should never be underestimated. Being a member of KAA means you will be joining a supportive and talented group of staff who will invest in your professional development. This role will be excellent preparation for your future career, wherever that may take you, and previous finance staff have gone on to take up promotions in other schools following the experience they have gained at KAA. Further information about the unique benefits and strengths of KAA can be found via our website.
The role is being offered on a full time, permanent, 52 week contract (with a 30 day annual leave allowance plus other benefits). The successful candidate will also enjoy school benefits such as complimentary staff lunch, well-being activities including yoga and discounted gym membership.
Application process
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 6th December 2022. Interviews will take place soon after the deadline and where possible, exceptional candidates may be contacted ahead of the application deadline.
The candidate pack can be downloaded from this page and suitable candidates can contact our HR Manager, Alice Burch, at recruitment@kaa.org.uk with further questions.
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About Kensington Aldridge Academy (KAA)
- Kensington Aldridge Academy (KAA)
- 1 Silchester Road, Kensington
- London
- W10 6EX
- United Kingdom
KAA is an 11 – 18 academy situated in the heart of Notting Hill. We opened in brand new buildings in 2014 with just Year 7 and our facilities are second to none. We are now in our ninth year of operation and are a full school with 1,250 students in Years 7 to 13.
KAA has grown to become one of the top academies in the UK. Our Ofsted report grades us outstanding in all categories and describes standards as “exceptional”. In 2018 we were awarded TES Secondary School of the Year, and our 2022 Good Schools Guide review praises the “phenomenal” education students receive.
Why work for KAA?
Making a real difference
KAA pursues the very highest standards in education, both inside the classroom and beyond. We believe all children can achieve good results, irrespective of their prior attainment or experiences. 60% of our students qualify for the Pupil Premium, but with our help they can overcome the barriers that relative poverty can create. Our ethos, spirit and commitment to ever-extending student achievement make KAA an incredible place to work and learn.
Unrivalled professional development
KAA is a high-performing environment where staff at all levels feel challenged and supported to achieve their professional goals. As you will see in our Ofsted report, CPD in our school is of an “exceptional” standard and is an ongoing focus for all staff. There are few better places to develop your skills as a teacher than here with us in Kensington.
Being valued
We invest in our staff and offer unique benefits, including: 180 school days (as opposed to the 190 other schools have); 15 training days (as opposed to 5); free breakfast and lunch for all staff everyday; a two-week half term in October; free staff exercise and well-being sessions, and much more.
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