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IT Technician - Full-time

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F40-139-S
  • Posted:13/09/2023
  • Pay:£24,743 - £28,922 (inc of September increment)
  • Start Date:October 2023
  • App Close Date:29/09/2023 at 23:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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IT Technician

Salary: TSAT Pay Group 3 £24,743 - £28,922 per annum (inclusive of September increment)

Location: Kent Hub

Full time 37 hours, 52 weeks per year

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Technician to join our IT Support Team, based out of our Kent Hub with travel to other Trust schools as required. We are looking for a talented and motivated IT Technician who has passion for technology and thrives on providing exemplary customer service to the schools supported by our service.

The role within Thinking Technology, the IT service of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is to ensure that our customers can make the most of their experience learning and working across our schools. You would join a team of dedicated IT professionals with a range of specialisms, and the opportunity to learn new skills and be exposed to newest Microsoft technologies.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of Windows 10, and desktop and laptop technologies, together with detailed troubleshooting experience. They will be self-motivated, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be a team player with a willingness and flexibility to work across the department, and have the ability to balance their workload.

 

What our Trust will offer you:

  • The opportunity to join a large organisation during an extremely exciting time, with the opportunity for progression as the Trust grows in size
  • Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
  • Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our Trust
  • Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Annual leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service.
  • Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers. 
  • Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.   
  • Free parking in our secure staff car park.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme.

 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal chat with the line manager or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Tessa Irvine on  Tessa.Irvine@tsatrust.org.uk 

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

 

 

 

 

Information about the trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

Think about their Thinking Be their Best self Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Tracy Pocock
  • Address:The Thinking Schools Academy Trust,
    Park Crescent,
    Chatham,
    Kent,
    ME4 6NR
  • Telephone: 0333 360 2000
  • Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.