IT Technician – Independent Secondary School – Canterbury

IT Technician Independent Secondary School Canterbury

Start Date: As soon as possible**
Contract: Full-time Permanent**
Salary: Paid to scale**

School Information

This well-established 1118 independent school in Canterbury has a strong reputation for academic excellence outstanding pastoral care and a forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning. Rated Outstanding across multiple inspection areas the school is known for combining traditional academic strength with a modern innovative technological infrastructure.

The school benefits from a large high-performing IT department that supports cloud-based learning interactive classroom technology secure network systems digital safeguarding tools and a comprehensive device programme for students and staff. Learning spaces are equipped with high-quality hardware and teachers extensively incorporate digital tools into daily lessons. This environment requires an IT Technician who is proactive organised and capable of maintaining systems to an excellent standard.

Leaders at the school are committed to investing in technology ensuring that systems remain up-to-date reliable and aligned with modern educational needs. Staff describe the environment as organised supportive and highly professional with strong departmental collaboration and excellent communication between IT teaching and administrative teams.

The Role

The school seeks a reliable enthusiastic and skilled IT Technician who can support the maintenance security and development of the schools ICT systems. This role is essential in ensuring that staff and students have consistent access to the digital tools required for high-quality teaching and learning.

You will assist with day-to-day troubleshooting hardware maintenance network monitoring classroom equipment user support and the implementation of new technologies. The ideal candidate will be confident with both hardware and software systems able to diagnose issues quickly and capable of providing calm clear technical support in a professional school environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about IT who wants to contribute to a dynamic educational setting and work within a supportive technical team.

Key Responsibilities

Providing first-line support to staff and students across the school
Maintaining repairing and configuring hardware including PCs laptops printers projectors tablets and peripherals
Supporting AV and classroom technologies including interactive screens
Assisting with network administration tasks as instructed by senior IT staff
Monitoring system performance and identifying issues proactively
Managing user accounts passwords permissions and access rights
Ensuring cybersecurity protocols are followed and assisting with safeguarding compliance
Updating software installing patches and supporting secure rollouts
Managing inventory equipment logs and ordering replacement parts/resources
Supporting the setup of ICT suites new devices and digital learning environments
Assisting with the technical side of school events assemblies or large presentations
Ensuring all IT operations follow GDPR and data-protection policies

Person Specification

Strong technical knowledge of IT systems hardware and software
Experience in a school or similar environment (desirable but not essential)
Excellent troubleshooting diagnostic and problem-solving ability
Strong communication skills and a calm patient manner
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload under pressure
Understanding of cybersecurity and digital safeguarding principles
High level of professionalism organisation and reliability

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.