IT Technician

As an IT Technician, you will provide high-quality first-line technical support to staff and students, helping to deliver an outstanding digital learning experience. Working as part of a collaborative IT service team, you will support a wide range of technologies, from classroom devices and AV equipment to cloud-based Microsoft 365 services.

You will be hands-on, visible, and responsive, resolving issues quickly to minimise disruption to lessons and school operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver first-line support via the IT helpdesk, resolving incidents and service requests efficiently
• Support classroom technology, including interactive displays, AV equipment, and teaching platforms
• Install and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, and other devices
• Manage user accounts in Active Directory / Entra ID and Microsoft 365
• Assist with network support (Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP) and device deployments
• Maintain IT assets, ensuring equipment is secure, up to date, and fit for purpose
• Promote cyber security best practice and support safeguarding through appropriate monitoring
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, and colleagues across the wider trust
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with a passion for IT support and excellent customer service skills. You will have:

• Knowledge of Windows 10/11, hardware troubleshooting, and Microsoft 365
• Basic networking understanding (e.g. Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users
• A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to work

Experience in a school or education environment, familiarity with tools such as Intune, and relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft Fundamentals or CompTIA) would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking IT team
• Work in a rewarding environment where your impact is seen every day
• Opportunities for professional development and technical growth
• Contribute to improving digital learning for young people

Other things to know

• You’ll occasionally need to be flexible with working hours (for example, to support projects or maintenance outside of the school day)
• You’ll be expected to follow safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety policies at all times
• This role involves working closely with staff and students, so relationship-building is key
• This is a school based role, working within the school 5 day’s a week within core school house.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

We’d still encourage you to apply. If you have a strong foundation in IT support and a great attitude, we’ll support you to develop the rest.

We also offer a wide range of other employee benefits to all of our staff in return for their commitment to our schools, and to help contribute towards improving their overall well-being. These benefits and rewards range from healthcare to retail vouchers and employee incentives.

If you want to find out more, please visit our website. https://www.salfordcity-academy.org/

Our salaries are also competitive with United Learning committing to paying a 5.5% salary increase from September 2024 for teaching and non-teaching staff. Salary points are therefore higher at all career stages for roles with us.

United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient - you.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.