Dorset Council
IT Systems Technician The Blandford School
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IT Systems Technician
37 HOURS PER WEEK, 42 WEEKS PER YEAR
(TERM-TIME PLUS INSET DAYS AND 3 WEEKS TO BE WORKED IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)
Salary Range: Grade 6 SCP 6-9 (Actual Salary £26,847 – £28,153 : FTE £24,972 - £26,187 pro rata)
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 9.00am Wednesday 14th October
Interview Date : TBC
Join Our Team
The Blandford School is a successful and thriving 11-18 secondary school and sixth form with approximately 1,100 students. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are proud of our strong community ethos, excellent facilities, and commitment to providing the very best education and support for our students.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and customer-focused IT Technician to join our friendly support staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has excellent technical skills, and is passionate about supporting teaching and learning through technology.
Key Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the IT Manager, you will:
- Provide first-line and second-line technical support to staff and students.
- Maintain and support the school's IT infrastructure, devices and software.
- Install, configure and troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.
- Support classroom technology, including interactive displays and audiovisual equipment.
- Assist with user account administration and cybersecurity procedures.
- Help manage laptops, desktops, mobile devices and printers.
- Contribute to IT projects and future technology developments across the school.
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We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience of providing IT support in a professional environment.
- Has good knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 and network technologies.
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Can prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
- Can work collaboratively with colleagues to implement new technologies and more efficient ways of working.
- Is committed to supporting the educational success of young people.
Further Information
The Blandford school values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Our school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
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About Us
We Can Offer:
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A collaborative and dedicated staff team.
- Access to a modern and well-resourced school environment.
- The chance to be part of the school's ongoing digital transformation journey, helping to implement new technologies and improved ways of working.
Why Choose Us
The Blandford School is a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive school with high aspirations for our students, judged ‘Good’ in all areas at our last inspection and situated in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park. With excellent modern facilities and a highly dedicated team of staff, we provide an inspiring learning environment where students consistently achieve strong outcomes and progress to a wide range of further education, employment and training and development opportunities.
We are focussed on ensuring staff well-being and pride ourselves on a supportive team approach. The school supports professional development and believes in all staff improving their skills and abilities.
We warmly welcome candidates visiting the school prior to an application; please contact Stacey Stevens for further details - [email protected]
All applications must be made on Dorset Council's website. CV applications will not be considered.
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