It Technician

IT TechnicianThe Park Academies Trust is looking for an IT Technician to join our team. Details of role: Permanent Full Time roleSalary: SPOT Salary £24,000 - £27,000 gross per annum pro rata (dependent on experience). Start date: 1st July 2024
Are you looking to further your career in IT, or for an opportunity to move into a more varied role? Are you customer focussed and motivated? Keen to play an integral supporting role in a growing multi Academy Trust? If so, The Park Academies Trust are looking for a knowledgeable IT Technician to join our energetic and enthusiastic IT Support team. The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of six schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust. In 2023, we celebrated another excellent year for GCSE results across both Trust secondary schools, and a very successful set of A level results from our Sixth Form based at LPA. We need talented staff as we take advantage of the unique opportunities ahead.
We need talented staff with the potential to grow with us as we take advantage of the unique opportunities ahead 1. Ensure that IT hardware across the curriculum areas of the Trust is at all times functional and ready for use in accordance with curriculum requirements through regular inspections of IT suites, printers and other hardware 2. First line support for Trust schools ensuring all daily tasks and checks are completed while supporting the running of the schools network 3. Take responsibility for the upkeep of assigned schools stores, assets, and support documentation 4. Undertake any repairs as required, seeking assistance from the Trust Network Manager and technical colleagues when necessary 5. Provide technical problem solving on hardware and software issues to staff and pupils as appropriate 6. Ensure that ICT equipment and workstations meet the requirements of health and safety legislation 7. Coach Trust employees in the use of software and hardware where applicable 8. Manage the helpdesk and tickets, escalating to the Trust Network Manager where necessary 9. Set up and take down audio visual equipment, laptops and conferencing equipment when booked or as necessary 10. Change passwords and manage network access as directed by the policies of the Trust and as requested by the Trust Network Manager 11. Undertake tasks as appropriate and defined by the Trust Network Manager or Director of IT
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