IT TECHNICIAN

Grade H5/H6 (£26,409 - £31,067 FTE)

Actual salary: £22,842 - £26,871 depending on qualifications and experience 

37 hours per week,  Mon–Thu 8.00am – 4.00pm, Fri 8.00am – 3.30pm

Term time (38 weeks) + 7 days p.a. 

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, all ability, single sex school with over 1,300 students on roll.  In collaboration with our partner schools, we have a mixed sixth form.  Our history stretches back nearly 400 years, but we embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum.  We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students, who are well equipped for life beyond school.

 We are now seeking an enthusiastic IT Technician to join our IT team in helping support the school’s IT systems.  Start date as soon as possible.

The successful applicant will be familiar with Google Workspace and upgrading software, in particular Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft 365. They will also be required to remove viruses/malware, replace laptop screens, complete basic hardware upgrades and re-image hard drives to our specification.

 Computer networking skills and familiarity with Microsoft servers including Active Directory, Group Policies, User profiles and basic systems security are desirable however on the job training will be provided. The applicant should be able to work as part of a team in a busy environment and will have good communication skills.  Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome.

 What can HBS offer you?

•  A school with great traditions, excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
• A dedicated, well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto “Per Ardua Ad Alta” – Striving for Excellence
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
• A campus that combines state of the art facilities with historic Grade II listed buildings
• An SLT commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of staff/students

Application deadline:   9am on Wednesday 14^th May 2025*

Interviews:  w/c 19th May 2025

*Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications should be submitted via My New Term

Please visit the school website https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk. for further information on our school.  

HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.