IT Technician

IT Technician

Monarch Education are looking for an experienced IT Technician in Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas on a long term full-time basis. Someone who can build and support the IT team within a school, who has passion for technology and its fast-changing environment.

Working hours will be: 8pm-4pm Monday – Friday

We have a large client base of schools in and around of Birmingham, that are currently looking for IT Technicians that have the ability and knowledge in working alongside a team.

About the role:

• The role is full time, working hours may vary but a typical day is on an 8am-4pm basis with 5 days a week.
• Must have the flexibility to do occasional other hours for school events where necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Resolving issues for desktops, laptops, servers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards, this will also include system upgrades.
• Have a good knowledge of ICT in education
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be confident in using Microsoft programs
• Able to deliver first line support to staff and children
• Be professional and able to take ownership of resolving problems.
• Delivering first class support and development of IT provisions to support teaching and learning.

• maintain and support the schools network infrastructure, software, hardware resources and stand-alone machines as directed by the IT Manager

What we are looking for:

• To be able to work in a team that works together for the benefit of the children in the school.
• An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children.
• Always being proactive and versatile

Requirements:

• 2 full relevant work based references that cover the last 2 years.
• Enhanced DBS child workforce and on the update service (we can assist you with this if you do not have one)

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.