Job Description

IT Department at St Bede's

Our IT team have individual responsibilities but work cooperatively to support each other. The AV (audio visual) and IT technician will work as part of the IT team to support staff and students across the school. In particular they will work closely with the Heads of Drama and Music to facilitate school shows and performances, provide technical support required for public examinations and support community use of the school facilities. In addition, they will support the effective use of school IT systems by providing efficient and effective first line support as a member of the School IT team.

The role will involve the use of a wide range of software and equipment. This includes:

3 music classrooms fitted with Apple Macs running Garageband and Logic Pro X A dedicated recording studio running Logic Pro X 3 drama classrooms with lighting fixtures controlled through a Zero 88 Jester 12/24 lightingboard A hall lighting rig operated with Chroma Q Vista lighting software A hall sound system operated with Behringer X32 mixing desk Assorted sound, lighting & staging equipment for shows and events
Training will be provided for all this equipment and software where necessary.

The successful candidate will be working with highly motivated and inspiring departments in a great team atmosphere. The job provides the opportunity for you to develop your creative nature, for example through working on school performances. It also affords you the opportunity to train and develop others through your work with students.

The Information Technology Department provides school departments with technology solutions and support. We strive to provide timely support and stable technology systems, to address the needs of various teaching departments and admin offices, so they can in turn provide the students at St Bede's with an outstanding learning experience. The primary functions of the IT department are defined below:

To provide technical support services to St Bede's School To provide leadership and technical solutions To provide leadership in purchasing hardware and software to maximise value To enhance communications, collaboration and the flow of information To manage and optimise software licensing programs To manage technology vendor relationships and contracts To develop and implement beneficial information technology policies and procedures To provide access to new technology To provide efficient storage of data To provide a high level of cyber security and privacy To provide disaster recovery, education continuity and data backup services To provide highly available systems
The person appointed will work 36 hours per week for 40 weeks per year; term time, including inset days, plus one week. The standard working hours will be 08:30 to 16:10 Monday to Friday (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break), however there will be a significant requirement to support performances and other events outside these times.

These events may require attendance at work earlier in the morning, and frequently it will be necessary to support evening events. Time off in lieu will be approved to be taken at mutually agreed times.

Support staff are valued members of the school community and fill vital roles. They are respected for the expertise they bring to their area of work. St Bede's supports the professional development of its staff and takes staff wellbeing very seriously.

Annual salary reflects the contractual hours and weeks per year and is calculated using a Surrey Pay formula which includes payment in respect of statutory annual leave allowances. Salary is paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

There is no entitlement to take leave during term time. All holidays must be taken during school breaks.

Why work for us?

St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'. ECTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles. There are good on-site catering facilities. Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities. Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups. We have a social event at the end of each term as well as occasional staff trips to the theatre. The school is situated in Redhill, a commuter belt town in the Surrey Fringe area. We are close to the M25 and there are good transport links to London and the South Coast from Redhill station which is about 15 minutes walk from the school. We also benefit from being within walking distance of beautiful countryside . Many staff live locally, others commute from Guildford, South London, Kent and East & West Sussex.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,626.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025