Senior IT Technician

Senior IT Technician – Northampton Area
Salary: £27,334 – £30,296 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a well-regarded secondary school in Northampton to recruit an experienced Senior IT Technician.

You will play a key role in maintaining and supporting the school’s IT infrastructure, delivering high-quality technical support to staff and students to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Working closely with the Regional IT Manager and a dedicated team, you will oversee the IT helpdesk, resolve technical issues efficiently, and support key systems including Microsoft 365 and hardware across the site.

Key requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in IT support, ideally in an educational or corporate environment

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 support and remote troubleshooting

• GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C or equivalent)

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the IT helpdesk, assigning and resolving support tickets

• Maintaining hardware and software systems including PCs, laptops, printers, and touchscreen devices

• Supporting network infrastructure, user accounts, and ensuring data security

• Assisting with training staff and supporting IT-related school systems such as CCTV and door access

• Collaborating with the wider Creative Education Trust IT teams

If you’re a proactive IT professional passionate about supporting a vibrant school community, apply now to join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence and student success.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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