ICT Support Technician - Hemel Hempstead - ref. e73358315
The school roll is currently at a record high of around 380 pupils and in September 2023 announced that it is growing its Senior Section of the school from Year 8 to Year 11 and will begin offering GCSEs.
Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive community that provides the best for, and expects the best from us all: The school is well known locally for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. This is something we cherish and, even though we are potentially going to grow slightly in size, we do not want to lose this ethos.We believe our ethos separates us from larger competitor schools in our locality. This ethos is generated by the staff and their relationships with the pupils and parents. It has been regularly described as ‘friendly and professional’.
We are seeking an ICT Support Technician who can assist us with achieving our mission, thrive under this ethos and help lead the school through the next exciting phase of development.
ICT Support Technician Vacancy
The role is to ensure the streamlined operation of the ICT department in alignment with the School’s objectives. The school currently consists of approximately 350 devices made up of a combination of Windows workstations, Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, etc.
The ICT Support Technician will help maintain the school’s infrastructure and assist in the day to day running of the school.
The ICT Support Technician will report to the IT Manager.
See full details in the applicant pack, below.
Salary and Benefits- A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of
- This is a Full Time position 52 weeks per year
- Salary £23,000 to £28,000 per annum dependent on experience
- Free cooked lunches and refreshments throughout the day
- Pension: Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- Fee remission. As per the current WBH policy or as revised from time to time. Places are subject to the school’s Admissions process
- Free parking
Safeguarding
The safety and well-being of the children in School is paramount at all times. Staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact. Staff will adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times.If in the course of carrying out their duties, a member of staff becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, it is their responsibility to report any concerns to the school’s Designated Senior Lead for Child Protection or the Head.
Online Searches
As part of the shortlisting process, the School will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, that the School may want to explore with an applicant at interview.This forms part of the School’s wider safeguarding due diligence which aims to prevent and/or deter individuals who may be unsuitable to work with children from working in a school environment.
Equality and Diversity
Westbrook Hay is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason.Staff are expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and school policies on equality and diversity.
Application and Recruitment Process
The deadline for the receipt of applications is 12:00 on Thursday 20th March 2025. To apply for this position please complete an application form.
Further information or any enquiries can be requested from our HR Officer, Rachel Franklin on 01442 256143 or rachel_franklin@westbrookhay.co.uk.
It is anticipated that Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 24th March 2025. Candidates will be offered a tour of the school on interview. This appointment is for an immediate start.