Junior ICT Technician - Full-time, Permanent

Newton Prep School, Battersea, London: ICT TECHNICIAN

£26,000 to £29,000

Full Time, Permanent, as soon as possible (see Application procedure below job description)

The School: Newton Prep is a successful and dynamic school for children between the ages of 3 and 13 situated at the heart of one of London’s most exciting areas in Nine Elms; conveniently situated close to Battersea Park and Queenstown Road BR stations and the new London Underground Northern Line Battersea Power Station. We have high standards and expectations and are interested in education in the fullest sense. We seek to ensure that our pupils benefit from a proper balance of academic excellence, fun and activity combined with strong pastoral support.

The Role: The IT Department at Newton Prep is an integral part of the day-to-day life of the School, being both forward thinking and innovative. We require a proactive and motivated team worker, with good communication skills, who is able to work within a structured IT support/helpdesk environment, to join our school IT department. Your role is to provide front line technical advice and support to staff and pupils in relation to IT and audio visual for school events, assemblies and productions.

Your working hours are from 7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a one hour unpaid lunch break.

We are keen to hear from applicants who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge in the IT education sector. We are looking for someone with good communication/interpersonal skills, with the ability to work on own initiative and under pressure. You will have GCSE Maths and English. Experience in an educational setting would be beneficial but is not essential.

We can offer excellent training and career development opportunities: the position is a great opportunity for someone looking for their first role out of College/University or someone wishing to develop their existing knowledge and skillset.

Staff benefits include: contributory pension scheme; free on-site parking; cycle-to-work scheme; travel to work loan; staff gym; free school lunches, tea and coffee during term time.

This position is due to commence: As soon as possible

Application procedure: Full details of the post can be obtained from the School’s website - www.newtonprepschool.co.uk- or by phoning the HR Department on 020 7720 4091 (Ext. 1255).

To apply, please send your CV in the first instance to the HR Assistant at hrassistant@newtonprep.co.uk or alternatively post to: HR Assistant, Newton Prep, 149 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BX. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the School's standard application form which can be downloaded from the School's website..

The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 21st June 2023 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held week of: Monday 26th June 2023

Newton Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check including a Barred List check

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you a proactive, motivated team worker, with good communication skills, able to work within an IT support/helpdesk environment for teachers/pupils and administrative staff, working on your own initiative and under pressure?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Technical support: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Newton Prep: Junior ICT Technician: IT & AV Front Line Support