Senior IT Technician
GLF Schools
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- 24,288 28,657 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 1 July 2019
Job overview
We are looking for a Senior IT Technician to work across our Eastern Region of schools, which includes de Stafford School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, Warlingham Primary School and Hillcroft Primary School.
These five schools are part of our multi-academy trust, GLF Schools. We currently have 32 schools in total across the South East. This role will primarily be based in Caterham but the successful candidate will benefit from the support of our experienced IT team located in Banstead.
You will provide first and second line support in the field, working with a range of systems and users with varying skills and will need to find solutions to issues affecting all aspects of IT within the schools we support.
This is a field-based role comprising of regular scheduled visits, ad hoc and emergency visits as required to our current and future schools- with the main base being de Stafford School in Caterham.
The varied nature of this role requires an intelligent and enthusiastic person who has the ability to think outside the box to solve issues independently, but who can also work effectively with our wider IT and school teams. A friendly and professional manner is vital, as this is a customer-focused role, based in schools.
You must have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role and experience with hardware and software, including installation, configuration and deployment.
This role is for 36 hours a week for a minimum of 43 weeks of the year (term time + 4 weeks); however, we will consider a full time appointment.
Closing date: 1st July
Start date: ASAP
Salary: G7 24,288 28,657 FTE
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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About GLF Schools
- GLF Schools
- The Beacon School, Picquets Way, Banstead
- Surrey
- SM7 1AG
- United Kingdom
GLF Schools is a Multi Academy Trust; a group of schools governed through a single set of members and directors to help maintain, improve and raise high educational standards across a number of schools. We currently have a mixture of primary and secondary schools across Surrey, Croydon, Wokingham, West Sussex and Oxfordshire.
Joining GLF schools brings a wealth of opportunity both personally and professionally. Each school in our trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from a dedicated and experienced support team. GLF Schools will recognise your skills, encourage creativity and provide opportunities for you to grow, learn and flourish. As a member of staff you can expect GLF to invest in your career progression, provide a bespoke career development plan and offer the potential to be fast tracked into leadership.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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