Senior It Technician

Senior IT Technician - Fixed Term Position

We are seeking a qualified Senior IT Technician for a full-time role, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position. The position entails a commitment of 37 hours per week, distributed across 5 days (Monday to Friday). The working hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays, including a 30-minute lunch break. The annual salary for this role is set at Scale 6, points 18 - 22, ranging from £29,777 to £31,364.

Role Overview:

The Senior IT Technician will report to the School Network Manager, contributing to the implementation of the school's IT strategy. This involves providing day-to-day support and participating in necessary development initiatives. The role includes managing the IT budget in adherence to school financial policies and overseeing the Junior IT Technician.

Responsibilities:

While the following list serves as a guide, it is not exhaustive. Flexibility is crucial to address tasks beyond these main duties.

• Oversee the construction and maintenance of all computer workstations within the school.
• Resolve hardware and software issues promptly.
• Ensure all workstations and servers have updated antivirus software according to school or provider schedules.
• Maintain records to schedule required repairs or replacements before warranties expire.
• Manage OS and application aspects, including creating and implementing packages, updating applications, and maintaining all IT systems and packages.
• Prepare and install software as needed for the setup and configuration of equipment (printers, cameras, scanners, webcams, projectors, interactive whiteboards, peripherals, etc.).
• Configure and maintain user accounts for all IT systems.
• Maintain logs of all IT requests, including documentation of actions taken to resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware or software problems and develop alternative solutions when necessary.
• Implement systems for the annual maintenance of all computer equipment (PAT Testing, cleaning, software updates, etc.).
• Produce video tutorials for staff and student use and provide one-on-one training for staff members when required.
• Ensure the successful completion, secure storage, and availability of incremental and full backups of all school data in case of emergencies.
• Undertake IT development projects commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.
• Develop, maintain, and update the school website as directed by the Network Manager.
• Advise and liaise with management and staff on significant changes to the website.
• Perform routine administration tasks related to the IT department.
• Supervise the work of the Junior Technician ICT.
• Undertake server management alongside the Network Manager.
• Oversee asset management.
• Install and maintain network infrastructure (CAB, switches, servers, cabling, WIFI, VLANs).

General and Review:

Applicants must align with and support the school's ethos by promoting positive relationships with stakeholders, maintaining high standards of student behaviour, adhering to the behaviour policy, presenting themselves professionally, and undergoing relevant training in safeguarding and health and safety standards. Awareness of health and safety matters related to the working environment is also essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Contract, Fixed Term Contract

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