ICT Officer

Summary:

ICT Officer role with a focus on technical support and network security in a forward-thinking school environment.

About the School:

A school committed to providing a first-class, comprehensive education in a modern learning environment. It fosters a culture of excellence, personal development, and strong community values.

The Opportunity:

As an ICT Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality IT services and support that enable seamless teaching, learning, and school operations. This role is essential to maintaining a secure, efficient, and up-to-date digital environment that supports the school’s educational priorities and student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of IT services, including operational support and project management.
• Ensure network security and connectivity to meet the needs of the curriculum and school priorities.
• Mentor and support less experienced colleagues, including IT apprentices.
• Collaborate with IT professionals across the Trust to develop and implement IT projects.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and students, ensuring systems run smoothly.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of IT infrastructure and services.
• Assist in the planning and execution of IT-related initiatives and training programs.
• Maintain and update IT systems to ensure they meet current standards and requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong technical background and relevant qualifications or significant professional experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in IT support and network management.

Preferred

• Experience in education or a similar sector.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning technologies.
• Experience with mentoring or training others.
• Familiarity with IT projects and collaboration across multi-site organizations.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development within a growing Trust.
• A supportive and inclusive school community focused on student and staff success.
• Competitive benefits including LGPS career average pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.