IT Technician Ashton-under-Lyne, England
Job description
IT Technician
Permanent
36 hours per week on an all-year-round basis
Within Band 7, scps 18 to 22, £27,344 - £29,439 per annum
Are you looking for a new challenge in 2023?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen at Great Academies Education Trust. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, organised, and confident IT technician. We support and service the IT function across 3 secondary schools and 1 primary school.
You will become an integral part of an expanding and progressive organisation and be a key contributor to the support and maintenance of the trust IT provision, which in turn will support the continued delivery of an outstanding education to our students.
About our trust
Great Academies Education Trust (GAET) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) currently comprising of four academies. We have a n ambition to grow in line with the government’s agenda to increase the number of schools supported through strong trusts.
It is a really exciting time to join us!
We offer excellent staff benefits which include enhanced annual leave, access to Westfield
Health and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund as well as access to a n onsite fitness suite and a cycle to work scheme.
Your work ethic will role model our GAET Values:
Genuine - mutually trusting, open, honest and reflective.
Respect(ful) to all without ego or arrogance.
Excellent at what they do, striving for excellence and intolerant of mediocrity.
Achievement focussed- an aspirational understanding that academic excellence is the goal and how we support that in our own areas of work.
Together - believing that we can make the biggest difference when we work as a strong team.
You will have flexibility in your approach to work, mainly working between the central office and our schools. There will also be opportunity to work from home where diaries allow.
About the role
- To support the delivery of the consistent performance of all IT systems and provision of high- quality customer service in line with agreed standards of service delivery
- To support the management and maintenance of IT systems, services, and resources for safe and effective use by pupils and staff, remotely and in person across the trust
- To contribute to the development of IT and its use across the trust
- To ensure that IT facilities at all times are fully functional and secure
- To work in line with best practice Standard Operating Procedures and ensure processes and procedures are followed at all times
Please visit our website https://www.greatacademies.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ for the vacancy pack including job description and person specification.
Applications for the role can be made with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the person specification emailed to [email protected]
Great Academies Education Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children,
you will be required to:
- Complete a full trust application form if you are shortlisted for interview
- Apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service if you
are offered the position
Closing date for applications: 12th May 2023 at 12 noon.
Interview dates: from week commencing 22nd May 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,344.00-£29,439.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashton-Under-Lyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- IT Technician: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/05/2023
