Senior IT Technician (Cross School)
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3QU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e4a51e1f-6871-40f5-bc4b-62cadb011816 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Senior IT Technician - Cross School
We are looking for an enthusiastic subject specialist to join our committed IT Department. The successful candidate will support the IT Manager in the day-to-day management of all issues relating to IT Services. They will provide high-quality IT support for all members of the school’s community helping to maintain appropriate expectations and standards. The post holder will be expected to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the school, combining planned and regular tasks with day-to-day needs and emergency responses. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with ensuring the security, care and availability of the school’s IT infrastructure, fittings and equipment through monitoring and planned maintenance.
• Assist in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s network including servers, infrastructure, software and licensing.
• Maintain the Active Directory network.
• Maintain Google Workspace
• Work alongside the IT Manager to ensure the best value in identified procurement projects.
• Ensure that network hardware/software throughout the school is secure, and compliant with the school Cyber Security and Data Protection policies.
• Ensure that all software used in the school is suitable and legal.
• Liaise with external suppliers, agencies, service providers and partners to secure appropriate support, seek advice and prepare any required response to facilitate the effective management of the network.
• To work off-site supporting partner Trust schools on a pre-arranged basis, as appropriate.
• To meet with and report regularly to the IT Manager and provide up-to-date information on the provision and upkeep of all IT equipment, including ongoing projects and new needs as they arise.
• Assist with technical issues relating to the use of Bromcom (management information system) and ensure appropriate security access, liaising with the school Data Manager.
• Monitor and maintain effective onsite and offsite backups.
• Provide technical support for third-party IT Systems.
• Through the helpdesk, provide first-line support for all problems relating to the use of the school’s IT systems to ensure effective teaching, learning and administrative support.
• Support in the delivery and planning of one-to-one and group training opportunities for staff in relation to software and hardware.
• Assist in ensuring that software licences are obtained and that accurate records are kept and renewed when required.
• Ensure that the computer suites and workstations are maintained and well organised, taking into account health and safety requirements.
• To maintain a stock of spares, and to arrange or carry out all necessary maintenance and repairs.
• To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to learners' progress.
• To participate in the school’s professional learning programme as agreed.
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.
• Occasional lifting may be required to move equipment and resources but is not a significant factor.
• There may be occasions when attendance outside of your normal working hours is necessary to fulfil this role, therefore, flexibility is required.
• The post-holder should be able to work independently with minimal supervision using initiative to anticipate requirements and deal with situations as they arise.
• Such other duties may be reasonably allocated by your line manager or Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Senior IT Technician - Cross School
We are looking for an enthusiastic subject specialist to join our committed IT Department. The successful candidate will support the IT Manager in the day-to-day management of all issues relating to IT Services. They will provide high-quality IT support for all members of the school’s community helping to maintain appropriate expectations and standards. The post holder will be expected to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the school, combining planned and regular tasks with day-to-day needs and emergency responses. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with ensuring the security, care and availability of the school’s IT infrastructure, fittings and equipment through monitoring and planned maintenance.
• Assist in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s network including servers, infrastructure, software and licensing.
• Maintain the Active Directory network.
• Maintain Google Workspace
• Work alongside the IT Manager to ensure the best value in identified procurement projects.
• Ensure that network hardware/software throughout the school is secure, and compliant with the school Cyber Security and Data Protection policies.
• Ensure that all software used in the school is suitable and legal.
• Liaise with external suppliers, agencies, service providers and partners to secure appropriate support, seek advice and prepare any required response to facilitate the effective management of the network.
• To work off-site supporting partner Trust schools on a pre-arranged basis, as appropriate.
• To meet with and report regularly to the IT Manager and provide up-to-date information on the provision and upkeep of all IT equipment, including ongoing projects and new needs as they arise.
• Assist with technical issues relating to the use of Bromcom (management information system) and ensure appropriate security access, liaising with the school Data Manager.
• Monitor and maintain effective onsite and offsite backups.
• Provide technical support for third-party IT Systems.
• Through the helpdesk, provide first-line support for all problems relating to the use of the school’s IT systems to ensure effective teaching, learning and administrative support.
• Support in the delivery and planning of one-to-one and group training opportunities for staff in relation to software and hardware.
• Assist in ensuring that software licences are obtained and that accurate records are kept and renewed when required.
• Ensure that the computer suites and workstations are maintained and well organised, taking into account health and safety requirements.
• To maintain a stock of spares, and to arrange or carry out all necessary maintenance and repairs.
• To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to learners' progress.
• To participate in the school’s professional learning programme as agreed.
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.
• Occasional lifting may be required to move equipment and resources but is not a significant factor.
• There may be occasions when attendance outside of your normal working hours is necessary to fulfil this role, therefore, flexibility is required.
• The post-holder should be able to work independently with minimal supervision using initiative to anticipate requirements and deal with situations as they arise.
• Such other duties may be reasonably allocated by your line manager or Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.