"New technology is common, new thinking is rare."
Are you up to date on the latest technological advancements?
Are you looking to turn your passion for IT into a career?
Are you ambitious and hardworking?
If you have answered yes to these questions, please APPLY NOW for this role!
About this school:
The school in Newham believes its boundaries are clear and expectations are high, which enables students to reach their full potential. Positive relationships underpin everything that it does.
With its vibrant school campus, multiple accessible facilities for both students and staff and a lavish School office with all the latest tools and technologies, this school has been recently awarded with an 'Outstanding' OFSTED rating.
We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and diligent individual to join the highly valued IT Support team of this school.
This position will be full-time for the first three months, but most likely for longer. The normal working hours will be from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, and you must be available five days a week.
You will be eligible to get these benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates of pay - Paid weekly
- Dedicated consultant to help you through the joining process
- Refer a friend scheme - £300 for each referral
- Onsite car parking with public transport links
- Support with school application support and DBS
Some of the responsibilities to be considered for this role:
- To provide support to all system users and peripheral hardware including installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment and software, including student laptops
- To maintain a complete and accurate asset record of all equipment
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including installing basic software packages and setting common options
- To keep the helpdesk up to date and ensure issues are resolved quickly and urgent tasks are prioritised
- Supporting, configuring and installing Teams IP phones and liaising with facilities regarding future telephone system upgrades
- To work closely with teachers, support staff, parents and pupils with any hardware or software issues, via email, phone and in person
- Identifying IT service improvements and installing laptops/computer as needed
- Identify possible ICT requirements and develop outline specifications for solutions
- To maintain and develop the school's ICT resources for safe, effective use by pupils and staff
The required skills for this position are listed below:
- Prior experience in IT support or a relevant field is required, ideally within a school and/or the education sector
- Eligibility to work in the UK (essential)
- DBS on a update service is a must or willingness to get a new one
- Provide specific references
- Ability to understand the customer perspective and work collaboratively with pupils, teachers and parents
- Problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions to IT problems
- The ability to work as part of a team and be proactive
- Proven record of maintaining efficient IT systems ideally in a school setting
- High level of team, interpersonal and communication skills
- A logical, calm, organised approach to problem solving
- The ability to manage time effectively, multitasking and working to tight deadlines
- A high level of initiative, enthusiasm and willingness to work in a collaborative manner
About us:
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employees and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
How to Apply:
If you've worked in a school environment before and this sounds like the school for you, Please APPLY NOW!!
We would love to hear from you!
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