Be part of our journey…

Since relaunching in September 2021 with a new name and a new ethos, Queen Elizabeth School is quickly establishing itself as a centre for excellence. We are on a mission to “empower our students to achieve academic excellence through aspiration and innovation”. With the support of a highly ambitious leadership team and surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about the whole student experience, and with our new sixth form, QE6 opening in September 2023, now is a fantastic time to join our forward thinking school.

Whatever their role in the school, all of our colleagues share a passion for learning and working with the next generation.

Situated on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border and close to the market town of Hitchin, the school also benefits from being within 5 minutes drive of idyllic countryside locations, yet being 5 minutes from the M1 and London Luton Airport.

We are now looking to appoint a ICT Technician  to join our team. This is an essential role in the school to ensure that our high expectations of teaching and learning are maintained at all times. 

Find out more about Queen Elizabeth School, from the voices of our school community here https://www.qesluton.co.uk/Choose-QES/.

We welcome visits from all prospective staff to Queen Elizabeth School.

To arrange a visit or book a telephone conversation to discuss the role further, please contact hr@qesluton.co.uk

        About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ICT Technician to join our ICT Team.  

Queen Elizabeth School can offer:

·         Wellbeing support including external medical insurance

·         A team ethos, whereby you are supported throughout the school and department

·         Engaging students that are a delight to work with

·         A Headteacher and SLT with very high ambitions for the students, and a relentless determination to provide the highest quality education possible

·         Excellent and productive relationships between students and staff.                                                 

       Principle Responsibilities:

  The role will include but will not be limited to the following duties:

●        Provide professional 1st line hardware and software support to users including staff, students and visitors, to include face to face and remote support

●        Assist the ICT technician in maintenance tasks, repairs and upgrades as directed

●        Install and configure new hardware and software and monitor their use as required

●        Provide training and support to staff across the school including in classroom support when required

●        Maintain records including work logs, inventories and stock taking as required

●        Administration school systems including email, backup and security as required

●        To take photos/videos as and when required

●        Carry out duties as per the duty rota

●        Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility that may be required on request of the SLT

●        To act as a good role model by promoting school values at all times

●        Use feedback and personal reflection to improve own working practice

●        Develop good working relationships with all colleagues

●        Be aware of and comply with policies relating to safeguarding/child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, GDPR and data protection, undertaking training as required

●        Ensure own conduct is in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures at all times

●        To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information

We are looking for staff who are able to make a strong contribution to the school as a whole.

Benefits:

- Local Government Pension

- Excellent CPD opportunities

- A free on-site fitness suite

- Accommodation available

 What we are offering:

Full time, Permanent

Annual Salary £29093 to £31586 Point Scale 15 to 20

Application closing date: 31/01/2025 9:00am however we reserve the right to withdraw the advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

Safeguarding

Queen Elizabeth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as: “Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.