IT Technician
| Posting date: | 26 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, N8 8RN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4f2da3e7-aef5-4112-acb9-154f52c99a20 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Highgate Wood School is seeking a dedicated and proactiveIT Technician to support our vibrant school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of ICT services across the school, directly impacting teaching and learning.
Located in the heart of Crouch End, Highgate Wood School is a thriving mixed comprehensive with a long-standing reputation for academic success and student well-being. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and strong community values. As part of our team, you’ll support a diverse and forward-thinking student body and dedicated staff.
We are seeking a friendly, efficient, and technically capable individual with a passion for solving problems and a commitment to excellent customer service.
The successful candidate will:
• Provide high-quality first-line IT support to staff and students.
• Have experience managing and maintaining ICT infrastructure (e.g., networks, devices, AV, printers).
• Be confident in working with tools such as Active Directory, Office 365, Google Workspace, Adobe CC, and more.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and GDPR compliance.
• Be solution-focused and calm under pressure, with excellent communication skills.
• Be confident managing school events’ technical setups.
• Have experience managing school websites or willingness to learn.
• Work collaboratively within a team but also take initiative and responsibility.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer:
• A warm, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• A chance to contribute to the success of a high-achieving, community-focused school.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to modern technology and a collaborative ICT team.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and local government pension scheme.
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership team, who prioritise staff well-being and work within a coaching culture
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 09:00 am
Interview date:Week beginning 18th August 2025
How to apply:
To apply for this post, please visit our website for an application pack and form:https://hws.haringey.sch.uk/about-us/join-us/vacancies/
Please note that CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Commitment to safeguarding
Highgate Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations. The successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. In line with safer recruitment practices, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. This is part of our safeguarding checks and seeks publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.
Highgate Wood School is seeking a dedicated and proactiveIT Technician to support our vibrant school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of ICT services across the school, directly impacting teaching and learning.
Located in the heart of Crouch End, Highgate Wood School is a thriving mixed comprehensive with a long-standing reputation for academic success and student well-being. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and strong community values. As part of our team, you’ll support a diverse and forward-thinking student body and dedicated staff.
We are seeking a friendly, efficient, and technically capable individual with a passion for solving problems and a commitment to excellent customer service.
The successful candidate will:
• Provide high-quality first-line IT support to staff and students.
• Have experience managing and maintaining ICT infrastructure (e.g., networks, devices, AV, printers).
• Be confident in working with tools such as Active Directory, Office 365, Google Workspace, Adobe CC, and more.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and GDPR compliance.
• Be solution-focused and calm under pressure, with excellent communication skills.
• Be confident managing school events’ technical setups.
• Have experience managing school websites or willingness to learn.
• Work collaboratively within a team but also take initiative and responsibility.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer:
• A warm, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• A chance to contribute to the success of a high-achieving, community-focused school.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to modern technology and a collaborative ICT team.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and local government pension scheme.
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership team, who prioritise staff well-being and work within a coaching culture
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 09:00 am
Interview date:Week beginning 18th August 2025
How to apply:
To apply for this post, please visit our website for an application pack and form:https://hws.haringey.sch.uk/about-us/join-us/vacancies/
Please note that CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Commitment to safeguarding
Highgate Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations. The successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. In line with safer recruitment practices, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. This is part of our safeguarding checks and seeks publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.