IT Technician - Full-time

The North School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-4246-820S
• Posted:27/07/2022
• Pay:Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scheme
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:11/08/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 15th August 2022

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Salary: £20,045 - £21,563 SAT 5

Permanent.

Full time, 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

We have an opportunity to recruit a full time IT Technician, to join our busy, IT Support department.

Working alongside the Network Manager you will deliver first and second line support to staff and students in the school. Day to day duties will include troubleshooting and resolving issues for desktops, laptops, servers, tablets, projectors, interactive whiteboards and switchboard. You will ensure that an excellent standard of customer service is delivered at all times throughout the life cycle of all IT service requests, as well as documenting steps taken to resolve issues. You will have excellent interpersonal skills. The role will also involve the development and maintenance of the school’s website.

The successful candidate must have:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, particularly Windows 7;
• Good knowledge of computer hardware;
• Basic knowledge of networking;
• A logical approach to problem solving;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Good knowledge of HTML/PHP/CSS/SQL is desirable but not essential;

Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP would be an advantage.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

The North School recognises that people have different strengths and interests and we aim to give individuals the opportunity to develop those further where possible. The School has a real community feel and really encourages its employees to be part of this community and the wider life of the school.

Details about The North School can be found on our website www.thenorthschool.org.uk

Employee Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Ride to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – local and national retailer discounts;
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.
• Generous Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays and a concessionary day at Christmas.
• Christmas closure (3 days holiday entitlement is used for this).
• Additional holiday entitlement for 5 years + service.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Jo Manning, Office Manager at joanne.manning@swale.at or 01233 614600.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Information about the school

We are proud that The North School is a happy and improving school where students and teachers enjoy learning together. An experienced team of colleagues provide all students with the best possible opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our teachers encourage all students to develop their resilience and independence.

Our students are expected to treat each other and staff with care, courtesy and consideration. They are taught to always try their very best at whatever they do and to value the progress they make as individuals. We value a community approach to education to ensure that there is a broad range of expertise within the school. This enables our students to be supported in all areas, so that they may strive to reach their full potential in school and in their future lives.

At The North School we recognise that the students are at the centre of the learning experience and that they all come with different needs and abilities, not to mention interests and strengths. Therefore, we continually review the curriculum diet available; to ensure that it best reflects the national picture and the needs of the students. This enables us to make the learning experience as skills based as possible with a broad range of subjects and an emphasis on personal achievement.

Working in partnerships with parents and the local community is important to us. Collaboration with parents to ensure that every student in our care reaches their full potential is highly valued. We encourage all parents to get involved in the life of the school. The well-established Parents’ Forum offers an excellent opportunity to influence the developments at The North School.

Our classroom practice and academic achievement is supported by a wide range of facilities that include a Basketball Academy, excellent sports facilities and clubs, a climbing wall and even a full working farm that has achieved great success at the Kent Show.

Part of the Swale Academies Trust, The North School recognises that people have different strengths and interests and aim to give individuals the opportunity to develop those further where possible. The School has a real community feel and really encourages its employees to be part of this community and the wider life of the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jo Manning
• Address:The North School, Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL
• Telephone: (01233) 614600
• Email: joanne.manning@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack