ICT Technician
ICT TECHNICIAN
Required from: February 2024
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary range: GDST London Grade 3 £26,320 - £30,000 per annum
The role:
If you offer in-depth knowledge and understanding of ICT technologies and systems, this position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Technician to play a key role delivering technical support at Blackheath High School.
You will support the ICT Network Manager in the management of the ICT service desk, monitoring and maintaining the School’s ICT systems, responding to support tickets and giving advice and guidance to users where necessary. You will also install new and upgraded ICT systems and ensure the integrity of the School’s ICT systems is maintained.
We expect you to have an understanding of the latest trends in ICT with a proven track record of server and network infrastructure, implementing ICT systems changes and diagnosing and resolving complex technical errors.
You will also need the ability to provide advice and guidance to users in their use of ICT equipment. Experience of working with Microsoft server operating systems is equally important.
This is a full-time role, working all year round and the successful candidate will be expected to be flexible around the needs of the school, including during holiday periods when major works take place. There will also be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend working to support events.
About the School
Founded in 1880 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18 and was rated “excellent” in our most recent ISI Inspection. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf.
There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please visit www.gdst.net or contact Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net
Applications must be received by: 26 January 2024 at 12 noon
Interview date: week commencing 29 January 2024
Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
