Junior IT Support Technician
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We’re Looking For:
A proactive, enthusiastic approach to problem-solving
Strong IT skills and the ability to troubleshoot a variety of hardware and software issues
A passion for working in an educational environment
Excellent communication skills to assist staff and students
A commitment to our ethos of equal access to quality education for all
The position would also suit:
Aspiring IT professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant educational setting
Those with a technical background eager to contribute to a diverse and inclusive school community
As a Junior IT Support Technician, you'll be part of a collaborative IT team that supports our Fox Federations schools and nursery. You'll provide first-line technical support, maintaining IT hardware and software systems; and supporting various administrative and operational tasks related to the schools' IT needs.This role will involve hands-on technical work, troubleshooting, and offering support across multiple locations with support from the Federation IT Network Team. The candidate will be expected to ensure the smooth operation of IT services, support assemblies, and manage basic procurement and IT training for staff.
What the school offers its staff
Fox School is part of the Fox Federation which is a passionate community of four schools and a Nursery working collaboratively with other local community schools. All schools ensure equal access to consistent, excellent education for all pupils.
Our schools are nurturing places to work, committed to innovation and have high academic standards. Staff who join our team are supported to grow and develop outstanding practice through exceptional CPD and support from a warm, passionate team of dedicated professionals
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.