Job Description

Application Deadline

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Location

Abingdon Foundation

Category

Support


(ICT)

Vacancy Type

Full Time

Salary Range

The annual salary for this role on a full time basis is 27,035 to 30,049 per annum

Role Summary

Abingdon School is seeking an inquisitive and motivated IT Support Engineer to join our team. As a 1st Line Support Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Foundation IT Service Desk across all sites: Abingdon School, Abingdon Prep School and Tilsley Park.


Working in a busy and varied IT Support environment you will be responsible for providing high quality 1st Line Support to pupils, staff, parents and visitors either remotely or in person across the Abingdon Foundation. The postholder will be responsible for managing the IT Helpdesk and provide helpful and welcoming first line IT support. This will include providing technical assistance as well as logging and routing calls to other technical support colleagues. This will also involve supporting the recording of IT assets, the purchase of IT equipment and consumables and be involved in other IT projects as required, depending on skills and experience.


To be successful in this role, you will need to have an interest in technology, as well as excellent organisational and communication skills. You should be able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and priorities, and be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders.


We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.


The role attracts a competitive salary and an excellent range of benefits including a generous contributory pension scheme (14.1% employer contribution), private healthcare insurance and 25% remission on school fees.

Specific Application Requirements

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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