DBS0136/23 - IT Technician - Moorbridge Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
14/12/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 18/01/2024 12:00
Salary:
£27,468.42 - £31,157.71 pa
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Moorbridge Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, NE27 0HJ
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic ICT Technician to join our staff team at Moorbridge. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of IT solutions including hardware and software and will be highly organised and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team is essential and experience of working in an ICT support role is essential.
Applicants will be highly motivated and will support the core standards of pride, respect and achievement ensuring our IT infrastructure supports and contributes to excellent teaching and learning. Specifically, the successful candidate will:
Day to Day ICT Support:
- Work with the Network Manager to ensure the effective management and maintenance of ICT hardware, software and processes
- Install and manage new and upgraded software and hardware
- Contribute to the development of new systems and processes
- Actively monitor and respond to ICT helpdesk requests to ensure students and staff are able to work effectively
- Carry out diagnostic assessment to identify the cause of and resolve faults of a routine or complex nature
- Set up of ICT equipment for assemblies, presentations and meetings
- Project manage changes, developments and implementations as directed by the senior leadership team
Support for the Curriculum:
• Liaise with staff and work with students to ensure they are supported to achieve excellent teaching and learning
• Contribute to student activities requiring IT support
• To be aware of innovations, improvements and alternatives in ICT which can support the curriculum and contribute to the ICT development plan
• Contribute to staff training and raising awareness of ICT developments and solutions
Support for the school
- Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Contribute to the overall aims/ethos/work of the school in raising achievement
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development, as required
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as requested by the Line Manager or Headteacher
Moorbridge PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Moorbridge PRU is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Visits to Moorbridge PRU are encouraged and expected. Please call Allison Maughan on 0191 6436188 or Laura Lowdon on 0191 6436157 to arrange a visit.
We look forward to meeting you. Closing Date – Thursday 18th January
Please note
This job is closed for applications.