Job Description

We are looking for an

IT Technician

to join our IT Service department. The primary objective of this role is to deliver a high-quality support service to Turner Schools. This is principally a customer facing role predominately based at Turner Free School. Therefore, excellent interpersonal skills and a focus on quality customer service are essential.

The expected working hours will be defined in the contract, however, for guidance it will be between 8am-4pm. This role will be based at Turner Free School and may include occasional travel to other schools in the Trust. You will form an onsite team of 2 and benefit from being part of a wider Trust IT Department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software Troubleshoot and resolve IT problems Provide technical support to staff and students Assist in the school's network and security systems Help to implement the school's ICT strategy Keep up to date with the latest ICT developments and technologies Train staff and students on the use of ICT
Qualifications and Experience:

Preferred experience in supporting and maintaining ICT systems in an educational environment Good problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desired Skills and Experience:

Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and Google Workspace Experience with network administration and security Experience with IT project management Experience with training and development

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to
offer the following benefits:

Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute Regular wellbeing and social activities Counselling and mental wellbeing support Access to Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to work scheme Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a
difference to children's experiences

Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Full time, all year round

37 hours per week

Information about the trust

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy, Chartham Primary School, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, St Stephens Infant School, Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures...Empowering children's futures...Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff 'Walk the Turner Talk'

They will:

Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. Don't give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Turner Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. If you are interested in this opportunity but require a different working pattern (e.g., part-time hours, compressed weeks, or term-time only), please clearly state your preferred arrangement within your application. We are happy to discuss and explore flexibility where possible for the successful candidate.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,126.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person