IT Technician

Hanley and Upton Educational Trust (HUET) is looking to recruit a full-time all year-round ICT Technician to assist with the maintenance of the HUET ICT Network and equipment. The role will support the IT Systems Manager in delivering technical support to all users in the four schools, and assist in both maintenance of existing equipment and installation of new hardware and software across the network. The role will also involve supporting and providing the application and development of IT technology within an educational environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly team whose work is greatly valued across the HUET. The successful candidate will have a qualification or experience relevant to the role, experience in a customer service role, have strong technical skills including Microsoft products and experience of computer networks installation and maintenance. The post will be primarily based at Hanley Castle High School but will occasionally include travel to, and work within, the different school locations within the area (Hanley Swan Primary, Kempsey Primary and Welland Primary). Transport is therefore essential. The Trust will reimburse you for any mileage incurred over and above that related to travelling to your normal place of work which is Hanley Castle. Start date: The start date is flexible, and will be confirmed with the successful candidate. Salary: Scale 4 – Scale 5, £25,584 - £30,060 per annum dependent on experience. Hours/Terms: 37 hours per week, 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday-Thursday, 8.00am – 3.30pm Friday (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). 52 weeks per year. Permanent. To apply, please visit our website and complete our application form. Early applications are encouraged, and the advert will close once a suitable candidate is found. Benefits 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays. After 5 years service this will rise to 31 days plus bank holidays. Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme Access to a cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing: 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions) Eldercare Advice Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations Gym discounts Further information: The HUET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence. References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding. Further details are available on our school website, Job Description and Person Specification. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £25,584.00-£30,060.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person

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