Junior IT Technician
Starting asap, and based at our Prep School site (ages 2-11), the Junior Technician is a one year post and would suit someone on an IT based degree course, or someone recently qualified. Offering IT support to teaching, admin and senior staff alongside preparation for lessons and events.
This is a full-time position mainly based at St Margaret's School, it will include some time at our senior school St Mary's which is situated on the same site, thus ensuring that the IT support is consistent across both. This will have the added advantage of allowing a broader experience of working in the educational sector. Accommodation is offered for this position if required.
It will be essential to have someone in post by September, however, an earlier start would be advantageous for training prior to the start of term.
The School
St Margaret's Prep is a co-educational day school for 180 pupils aged 3-11. We have a Kindergarten, Reception and Year 1 class and thereafter, two parallel classes at each year from Year 2 - Year 6. The school shares a 27-acre campus with St Mary's, Calne. The school broadly follows the 2014 Primary National Curriculum in England; the children are assessed in line with national expectations and the Foundation Stage Profile, and take standardized tests from Y2-Y6, achieving well above the national averages.
However, there is much more on offer. In addition to the academic side of life, there is a rich programme of Music, Sport, Drama and Art. Class Teachers deliver a broad curriculum with Computing, Sport, Music, Art, MFL and Latin being taught by specialists. We want our pupils to achieve their potential in every aspect and play a full part in the life of the school. Above all, we want happy, independent and confident children! The facilities offer first class opportunities to challenge and stimulate the children in their learning. Classes are housed in attractive purpose built teaching rooms linked to the original Victorian building. There are specialist-teaching rooms for Computing, Music, Languages and Art/Design & Technology, whilst The Southwell Hall offers a large space for assemblies, drama and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
In addition, we share a number of facilities with St Mary's; a dining room, Chapel, Science laboratories, an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and a range of sports courts and playing fields. Our after-school club 'Maggots' provides wrap-around care until 6pm. The children enjoy the benefit of fresh air and exercise in an extensive, secure environment, which includes fields, playgrounds, swings and other play equipment. Maintaining a happy, purposeful atmosphere is of paramount importance, as this will allow the pupils the best opportunity to develop into well-rounded, confident children. It is vital that the pupils and the staff at St Margaret's feel that their lives here are enriched and rewarding.
The Post
This is a full-time position mainly based at St Margaret's School, it will include some time at our senior school St Mary's which is situated on the same site, thus ensuring that the IT support is consistent across both. This will have the added advantage of allowing a broader experience of working in the educational sector. Accommodation is offered for this position if required.
JUNIOR IT TECHNICIAN 2021
Salary: Based on national living wage
Hours: 42.5 hours per week. 08.00-17.00 with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break Accommodation: Shared house available, offered rent-free in return for on-call hours when necessary.
Holiday: 36 days per year (includes bank holidays), 3 of which must be taken over the Christmas shutdown period. Pro-Rated for part time employees.
DAILY DUITES:
- Servicing of laptops and desktops
- Staff a helpdesk
- Support staff in classrooms when necessary
- Troubleshoot pupil, teaching staff and support staff IT problems • Assist in the maintenance of the school LAN and WLAN
- Assist the IT Systems Manager in the maintenance and development of new IT services
- Maintain a full written record of all work
- Maintain the IT Asset Database
- Printer management and consumable stock control
- Provide IT support for regular school events
KEY SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Windows 7-10, MacOS and iOS
- TCP/IP networks
- Replacing hardware components in PCs and laptops
- Communicate well and be able to deal well with people of all walks of life
- Be independent, willing to think through problems and advise on suitable courses of action
- Enjoy working in a challenging and often demanding environment
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
- Windows Server 2008 to 2016 R2
- Previous IT support experience
- Various aspects of iPad Management
JUNIOR IT TECHNICIAN |2021 BENEFITS:
- Reduced membership of the St Mary's Sports Centre
- School meals during term time
- Single accommodation in a shared house (with another Technician) is available with this post