ICT and General Technician 2

Education Authority - Northern Ireland

Job Location:

Newtownabbey - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.
The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.
Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.
In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor	Essential Criteria	Method of Assessment
Qualifications	Either (a) or (b) (a) Five GCSEs (Grades A*-C) or equivalent to include English Language Mathematics and an ICT-related qualification or (b) A qualification at Level 3 or above	Shortlisting by Application Form
Experience	A minimum of one years paid experience working in a busy professional environment	Shortlisting by Application Form
Knowledge	Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of: The requirements of an ICT and General Technician 2 Health and safety regulations as relevant to the role General administrative processes and records	Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Skills / Abilities

Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes

Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills particularly in written English

Evidence of proficiency in the use of up-to-date computer hardware and software

Interview and Application Form

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools values/ethos. You will find information about the schools values/ethos on our school website

Interview

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor	Desirable Criteria	Method of Assessment
Experience	A minimum of one years paid experience of working in an ICT-related area	Shortlisting by Application Form

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed atNI Director the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

To view the applicant guidance notes please clickhere.

To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority click here.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: ICT and General Technician 2

REPORTS TO: School Principal through designated line manager

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the line manager in the development of ICT within the School to ensure that all computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order to meet the needs of the school and to provide technical support and assistance to teaching and support staff in the implementation of the schools educational programme.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MAIN: Provision and Maintenance of ICT Facilities and Practical Resources

- Ensure that the school-owned computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order.

- Co-ordinate the repair of all ICT related equipment.

- Liaise with the authorised repair agencies as is necessary.

- Assist with the installation of ICT related hardware and ensuring its successful operation.

- Perform routine software operations as required.

- Make back-up copies of software for security purposes as required.

- Assist with the installation of software on any school managed network.

- Assist with the installation of software on stand-alone systems.

- Make minor alterations where appropriate and copyright permitting to software as directed.

- Maintain the schools website and support staff posting on the schools social media accounts

- Liaise with the managed service provider as required to support the maintenance of the Classroom 2000 infrastructure.

SUBSIDIARY: Provision and Maintenance of General Facilities and Practical Resources

- Prepare resources for practical classes including setting up testing demonstrating and dismantling suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work.

- Collect clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of ready for use.

- Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.

- Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items.

- Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.

- Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment.

Administration

- Development maintenance and operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to relevant administrative tasks

- Maintenance of an inventory/records of relevant resources.

- Assistance in the ordering/purchasing receiving checking storing and distribution of resources.

General

- Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.

- Assist with evacuation in emergencies.

- Undertake photocopying as required.

Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties:

- Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.

- Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.

- Carrying out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998) the post-holder is expected to promote good relations equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

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Evaluated at T2 grade SCP11-14 (EMcG 28.10.25)

Required Experience:

PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desir...