IT Technician - Full-time

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-326S
• Posted:15/12/2022
• Pay:£22,864 per annum
• Start Date:January 2023
• App Close Date:16/01/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Do you have a positive and helpful attitude towards work and colleagues? Can you work efficiently as part of an extended team? Do you have a willingness to perform above and beyond normal expectations when necessary? If you answered yes to all of the above, continue reading!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Working as part of the Trust IT team, we are seeking to appoint an experienced IT Technician to join Ebbsfleet Academy in January 2023. In this role you would play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our IT services for the benefit of our staff and students. You will have up to date knowledge of IT best practice, products and statutory requirements, and be looking for a promotion or a move into an exciting new role.

The IT Technician will;

• ​​​​​Respond to requests for ICT support in accordance with Help Desk procedures and priorities. To resolve issues within Service Level Agreements (SLA's) assigned by the helpdesk
• Support the Trusts Cluster Managers with install, support and maintenance of all the Academies Trust IT hardware and services ​​​​​Support Trust Projects by carrying out specific testing as directed by the Project Team. Provide reports on testing that has been completed
• Liaise with users during Project Testing periods to ensure new systems are performing to user requirements.

This is a permanent position offering a salary of £22,864 per annum based on 37 hours per week. The hours are Monday-Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm with a 30-minute break each day. 

Our successful candidate will;

• Be part of a Trust-wide team of approx. 30 IT Technicians with a wealth of experience between them, so you'll be part of a close-knit and supportive group of colleagues 
• Receive a starting salary of £19,799 but also be eligible for annual pay progression based on success in your role 
• Receive 25 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays) which increases to 30 days when you've been employed for 5 years 
• Have opportunities to work across multiple Leigh Academies Trust sites, expanding your skill-set in a variety of ways 
• Have access to a range of career development opportunities 
• Have access to an attractive pension scheme (LGPS)

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a dynamic and inclusive 11–18 school, rated ‘good’, and proudly serving a diverse local community. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, all contributing to a rich and vibrant school culture. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, underpinned by our core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice. We are dedicated to helping every student achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of all learners, offering a balanced mix of academic and vocational qualifications. This is enhanced by excellent learning resources, including modern, well-equipped classrooms, specialist labs and workshops, and outstanding sports and ICT facilities. Beyond academic achievement, we place strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to grow socially, behaviourally, and emotionally at their own pace through a wide range of extracurricular and leadership opportunities.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet works closely with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a collaborative and innovative learning environment. We provide targeted support and challenge to ensure every student can succeed and leave us prepared for university, training, or the career of their choice. As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we also benefit from shared expertise, leadership development, and a strong culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the academy.

"At Ebbsfleet our family approach means we know our students as individuals. We understand their needs and pay close attention to supporting them to be their very best." - Ms Gurjit Kaur Shergill, Principal

"Everyone is valued at Ebbsfleet Academy. Pupils attend happily, safely and with pride. The school wants pupils to ‘believe, achieve, succeed’. It creates a culture of aspiration and success, with a broad and interesting curriculum that opens pupils’ eyes to the world around them." - Ofsted Report 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

Documents

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• IT Technician | Job Description | Ebbsfleet Academy