Are you an IT Graduate looking for a supportive employer that invests in training and development?
Do you have experience of working in a customer focussed environment?
Can you remain calm and solve problems under pressure?
Are you keen to manage your own workload?
If so, this might be the role for you…
We are working with Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School and Sixth Form College to find them a Permanent IT Technician.
You will be the sole IT Technician on site, managing your own workload with the guidance of an experience Central IT Team who are always available to support.
You will implement IT related projects, support the learning within the classroom during lessons and promote the safe and innovative use of IT across this high-profile school.
Important Details:
Salary is £22,571 to £24,920 depending on qualifications and experience.
Plus recruitment and retention allowance of £2,000 per year for the first 2 years.
Based in Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 7AD.
37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday.
Benefits:
Outstanding public sector pension via Lancashire Pension Fund.
Flexible hours will be considered. Homeworking during school holidays (around the needs of the school).
An employer that encourages work life balance.
Thorough induction checked by school and Central IT Team.
Buddied up with a member of the Central IT Team for the first six months.
Career opportunities available.
Free private health care for you and children up to age 24.
Childcare vouchers.
Discounts at over 10,000 retail and travel outlets and over 3500 gyms and sports clubs.
Staff are actively encouraged to undertake relevant professional training and qualifications.
The IT Team:
You will be the sole IT Technician on-site supported by an experienced central IT team.
You will report to the Headteacher and benefit from guidance from the National IT Manager.
There are more than 30 schools in the trust and a large network of IT Technicians to share best practice.
The IT Graduate's Objectives
Support and implement IT related projects that help to modernise IT in line with current developments in technology.
Support the learning within the classroom during lessons.
Promote the safe and innovative use of IT, including outside of school – particularly with respect to the internet and social networking.
Responsibilities of the IT Graduate:
Managing software and hardware across the school.
Procure, install, and manage educational and office software and hardware.
Procure IT consumables.
Ensure value-for-money when procuring IT resources for the school, with support from the Star Academies Central IT Team.
Maintain an accurate inventory of IT resources across the school.
Ensure the reliable and high-quality delivery of IT systems to support efficient learning in the classroom.
Undertake regular audits of software and hardware.
Ensure that copyright, data protection and licensing regulations are upheld at all times.
Make best use of all resources to support the learning and attainment of students.
Liaise with the Star Academies Central IT Team to ensure the effectiveness of IT services at the school.
Ensure regular back-up of data and efficient recovery of lost data when needed.
Develop and ensure delivery of an 'IT Disaster Recovery Plan'.
Undertake regular audits and housekeeping to ensure that network storage capacity is managed effectively.
Ensure that the school's network and IT resources are kept secure.
Implement the school's IT Security and Acceptable Use policies.
Maintain and upgrade the school's IT network as and when needed.
Manage the allocation of printer credits and access rights.
Liaise with external stakeholders to maintain the effectiveness of the IT network.
The IT Graduate Must Have Experience of:
Team working.
Working in a fast paced, customer focussed environment.The IT Graduate Must Have:
5 A*- Cs at GCSE including English and Maths.
Qualification or training relating to IT Technician role.
Personal resilience, persistence, and perseverance.
An organised approach to work.
Excellent communication skills.
High levels of professional and personal integrity.
A passionate belief in the Trust's vision of 'nurturing today's young people, inspiring tomorrow's leaders'.
Commitment to support safeguarding and equality and diversity.
Absolute commitment to safeguarding and delivering the school's IT policies.
Commitment to delivering activities for learners and training for staff.
We are managing the recruitment of this role therefore any direct enquiries will be forwarded to Appoint-Ed. This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.
If you are the IT Technician that Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School are searching for, let's talk.
Please send your CV to (url removed) or call the Appoint-Ed office on (phone number removed) and speak with Kellie
