IT Technician - Full-time

Beyond Schools Trust

• Ref:KCC-F22-129-S
• Posted:13/01/2022
• Pay:NJC Grade D2 points 4-11 (£18,933 - £21,748)
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:25/01/2022 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The Skills for Life Trust, currently comprises two secondary academies and three primary academies:  Greenacre Academy, Walderslade Girls’ School, Warren Wood Primary Academy, Hilltop Primary Academy and Chantry Community Academy.

We are currently looking for an IT Technician to join our enthusiastic and committed IT team. The successful candidate will be actively involved in providing technical advice, training and support to staff and pupils on the use and development of all teaching administrative ICT systems, whilst ensuring the maintenance of hardware and the administrative control of ICT assets including warranties and copyrights.

This role will involve providing face to face or virtual training to large numbers of staff and pupils across the Trust, therefore excellent communication skills and experience of presenting to large groups is essential. A driving licence is required due to the locations of the school sites and the need to travel between them in a timely manner.  Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

The Skills for Life Trust have developed a set of core values for staff which are promoted, encouraged and led by our CEO, Mr Andy Reese.  The values help to ensure staff have a healthy work-life balance, are recognised and praised for their work, and are empowered to make decisions.

Amongst the many benefits of working within the Trust you will receive;

• Skills for Life Trust values
• Free Private Healthcare Cover
• Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
• Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
• A supportive environment

The Skills for Life 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 subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Closing Date: 25^th January 2022

Information about the trust

We are an ambitious organisation of 10 schools, serving the educational needs of nearly 7,000 children and young people aged 3 to 19.

Our academies are based in a tight geographical area drawing students and employees from Kent and Medway in the South East of England.

We employ around 900 people in a range of roles designed to support children to be successful when they leave the Trust. We also rely on the time and commitment of over 100 volunteer Trustees and Governors, who share our ambitions for our schools and our students. These are expressed in our vision, our mission, and our values.

We have a strong belief in the value of lifelong learning and in our strategic plan, we set out to develop a Trust that fully prepares children so they have the skills, knowledge, values and character to be successful in the world beyond our doors. We also believe that our greatest asset as an organisation, is our people, and we are privileged to be involved with such courageous, committed and child-centred employees. Everything we do is aimed at providing our staff with the resources and leadership to achieve their best. We believe that a supported and motivated staff create the best environment and the best opportunities for students to achieve their full potential.

Welcome to Beyond

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Manager
• Address:Fort Pitt Grammar School,
  Fort Pitt Hill,,
  Chatham,
  Kent,
  ME4 6TJ
• Telephone: 01634 888115
• Email: hr@beyondschools.co.uk

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Documents

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• IT Technician Job Description