Senior IT Technician
Sutton Valence School
Kent
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2019
Job overview
We are looking for a senior IT technician to join a small well-established, enthusiastic and approachable team providing technical support to the School from January 2019. There are great opportunities for continued professional development and on-the-job training.
You will support the Network Manager in running the IT infrastructure and systems across the Schools’ two sites. Reporting directly to him you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of hardware and software solutions in the teaching, learning and business environments. Duties include providing first and second line support to staff and pupils and planning and assisting with projects and development work.
The ideal candidate for this post will be someone who really enjoys a busy environment, able to work under pressure and take pride in giving good customer service. You will be good at thinking quickly and sorting problems out on the spot whilst having the ability to stay calm in a crisis. The candidate will have be able to use their own initiative, be able to prioritise tasks and work without direct supervision, as well as having excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and individually. Reliability, a good amount of flexibility, energy, enthusiasm and being a team player are essential. Every member of the Support Staff team has their own area of responsibility, but it is expected that everyone has a flexible attitude and is willing and able to assist in other areas, if and when required. Candidates should have either have experience of working in an IT support environment or hold/be working towards a recognised industry qualification.
Salary circa £20,800pa with five weeks holiday.
Further details of the post, including an electronic copy of the application form, can be found on our website or from the Network Manager. Telephone: 01622 845260 Email: worcesterc@svs.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 31st January 2019.
Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Sutton Valence School
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- Sutton Valence School
- North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone
- Kent
- ME17 3HL
- United Kingdom
Sutton Valence School is built upon an educational ethos that not only adds value to our students’ academic potential but helps to develop them into confident and independent young adults who leave the School appreciating the community values that underpin all that we do. The focus that we place upon our community is undoubtedly one-of-a-kind, nurturing an environment where each cares for all but individuality is also truly cherished.
As our excellent results attest, academic achievement is paramount here at Sutton Valence School. Our success at adding value to a student’s potential is not only something that we pride ourselves on but equally, something that sets us apart. Measuring the improvement of every child as they progress along their educational journey not only contributes towards the students staying engaged and focused, but also ensures that their hard work is reflected in their results.
The strength of the School’s community ethos is a fundamental part of what makes Sutton Valence School so distinct. As a School, we are large enough to deliver a varied and specialised academic and enrichment provision, yet small enough to allow us to get to know every student individually, providing the best of both worlds. By keeping the numbers low, we ensure that all of the students feel recognised and supported, not just by their own teachers, but by the School community as a whole. By achieving this, we create an environment where pupils can be challenged, where they have the confidence amongst peers to be curious and above all, where their contributions can be harnessed to the benefit of all.
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