IT/Media Support Technician

Sir John Lawes School & Harpenden Academy

Grade: H4

Hours: 37 hrs per week

Contract: Permanent full year (52 weeks)

Actual salary: £25,889 to £27,115 per annum including Fringe.

Start Date: ASAP

Sir John Lawes School is seeking an enthusiastic IT/Media Support Technician to join the team.

The purpose of the role is to provide first line Media and IT technical support, including:

·         Troubleshooting and resolving user (staff and student) IT issues.

·         Basic hardware/software/printer issues – PCs, iMacs, iPads

·         Undertaking specific maintenance and update tasks on the school’s systems to support teaching and learning.

·         Supporting student & staff iPads via Endpoint/Intune

·         Support & maintain classroom technologies

·         Support events by setting up A/V equipment

This position is an ideal first step or developmental role for a career in IT.

A professional standard of dress is expected.

Further details and an application form are available from Central HR at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, the school website www.sjl.herts.sch.uk or on 01727 734422.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date: 9am, 13 January 2025

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.