IT Technician

Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for problem-solving and supporting innovative learning environments? We are seeking a proactive and skilled IT Technician to join our secondary school in Hackney.

About the role

As an IT Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support and maintaining the school’s IT systems. You will work closely with the IT Manager and staff to ensure a seamless IT service across the school.

About the school

Our school is a forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school located in Hackney, committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment. We pride ourselves on using technology to enhance teaching and learning, with modern facilities and a vision for digital innovation

Requirements

To be considered for the role of IT Technician you will:

• Providing first-line support to staff and students, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Maintaining and managing the school’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and peripheral devices
• Setting up and configuring devices such as PCs, laptops, tablets, and interactive whiteboards
• Assisting with the management of cloud services and school software platforms, such as Office 365 and MIS systems
• Ensuring data security and supporting the implementation of GDPR compliance measures

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email daniel.uwaifo@smartteachers.co.uk.