WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL

IT TECHNICIAN

Are you looking for an innovative and forward-thinking school which genuinely invests and develops you? Then come and join us at Whitmore High School where we believe all our exceptional staff contribute to transforming students’ lives!

We are looking for an IT Technician who would like to join our dynamic and successful school and learn how to manage school network hardware and software; someone who would like to be part of a friendly and hard-working team.

The successful candidate will have:

• An appropriate IT knowledge and experience with a good understanding of Windows operating systems and servers as well as Microsoft packages and other operating systems. Experience with Arbor is desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational abilities with a proven capacity to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain composure under pressure.
• The ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and work positively with staff and students
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a solid educational background
• The ability to thrive in a busy and demanding work environment, demonstrating energy and enthusiasm.
• Good attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, detail in all tasks and demonstrate good problem solving skills
• The skills to be a positive team player who values collaboration and is willing to assist and support colleagues as needed.
• The ability to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking, with a flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Adaptability and be able to thrive in a busy and demanding work environment, demonstrating energy and enthusiasm.
• A record of excellent attendance and punctuality
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the principles and practice of equal opportunities
• A commitment to the principles and practice of safeguarding all young people

Why work for Whitmore High School?

• State-of-the-art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities
• Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career with exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities
• You’ll be working in a school graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by OFSTED
• 25 days’ annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service
• Staff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.
• Free annual flu jab, free use of the on-site gym and Cycle to Work tax free bike scheme

OFSTED graded the school in March 2025 as Outstanding in all areas and commented “Pupils achieve particularly well at this school due to the ambitious curriculum provided. Pupils are highly engaged and focused in lessons. A clear sense of care resonates through this truly inclusive school.” Our students are happy, well-behaved and make excellent progress.

Full details of the post, application form and more information on our school can be viewed on our website 

We reserve the right to interview early for this post should a suitable candidate apply

Whitmore High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment. A copy of our child protection policy can be found on the school website. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this post is listed as an exempted employment. You therefore need to reveal all spent convictions during the recruitment and vetting process.