IT Technician

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an IT Technician to assist with the provision of IT Support services and project related activities at our Croydon office and at our Academies to cover short-term absences and vacancies as a roaming technician, or as an extra pair of hands when required, thus enabling Group ICT to maintain the provision of excellent, ITIL aligned IT Services to our customers.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality technical IT support, advice and guidance
• Ensuring that all IT support needs are logged appropriately
• Retaining ownership of support tickets and keeping staff updated on their status
• Ensuring that IT support tickets are resolved within the target resolution time
• Rerouting or escalating IT support tickets where necessary
• Identifying, implementing and documenting workarounds for desktop related problems within the Knowledgebase
• Identifying recurring IT incidents and performing root cause analysis
• Notifying key contacts on detection of a major incident
• Imaging, deploying and maintaining Windows 10 based PCs, laptops and tablets, as well as Apple OS iMacs and iPads.
• Installing, configuring and maintaining computer peripheral equipment
• Installing and testing new software and software updates/upgrades
• Installing, configuring and maintaining VoIP telephones
• Working with local academy Technicians where necessary and provide 2nd line support for more complicated issues as and when required
• Familiarising yourself with the network infrastructure (cabling, patch panels, switches, etc.) and associated documentation at the Academies in your care
• Ensuring that the server and network infrastructure at the Academy is regularly checked and maintained in accordance with HarrisNET best practice and procedures
• Working with the IT Service Manager and Infrastructure team to support on-site infrastructure elements
• Administering Active Directory user login accounts, Distribution and Security groups
• Maintaining communication between Federation and Academy IT Support staff, Service Managers and Academy SLT to ensure that all specific Federation and local academy requirements are met

To view the full job description and person specification, please download the job pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self motivation and a can-do attitude
• The ability to self-manage, organise, and prioritise tasks and work under pressure
• The capability to handld the various pressures and demands associated with this highly customer focussed ICT support role
• Good knowledge of Microsoft products, including Office 365 and Office 2016, SharePoint, Apple OS and other desktop related software products
• Excellent troubleshooting and resolution skills, backed by a clear, analytical approach to problem solving
• The ability to react quickly and effectively to issues and opportunities.
• Significant, recent experience in a similar, ITIL aligned, IT support role, preferably in a school or other educational environment
• Current, in depth experience of supporting Windows 10 PCs, laptops and tablets
• Recent experience of supporting Apple products, including iMacs and iPads, in an educational environment
• Proven experience of supporting Microsoft products, including Office 365 and Office 2016, SharePoint, and other desktop related products
• Current, proven experience of Active Directory, including the administration of User accounts, Distribution and Security Groups within a Windows Server Active Directory
• Proven track record in working to strict timescales and of working with staff at all levels
• Experience of delivering small projects, management of scope and customer expectations

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.

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OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
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