Summer Fields is one of the premier boys’ prep and pre-prep schools in the country. The school is situated in Summertown, two miles north of the centre of Oxford and has 70 acres of superb grounds. Summer Fields has a strong academic tradition and each year boys pass Common Entrance and regularly win major scholarships to the top Public Schools in the country.
Summer Fields has always been at the forefront of preparatory school education and IT has become an increasingly significant ingredient in our success. The school wishes to appoint an ambitious IT professional to make best use of the school’s IT resources and in doing so have a dramatically positive impact on learning. The Junior IT Technician will be the first point of contact for all IT users and will be responsible for overseeing all IT tickets raised to the helpdesk and also support innovative use of IT for teaching and learning and for administration. The role is varied and offers the opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience and knowledge base and would be ideal for a recent graduate who is looking to start a career in IT support.
The school has ambitious plans for improving IT and the successful candidate will have exposure to a broad range of IT projects whilst working closely with the IT Network Manager. Principle developments include all aspects of the network infrastructure, the school’s Virtual Leaning Environment, expanding the use of IT in the classroom to facilitate more flexible learning and improvements to the school’s Management Information System. The Junior IT Technician will report to the IT Network Manager but will be responsible for supporting with all IT matters and be encouraged to take on the proactive approach that the department has in place. The Junior IT Technician will provide support for a broad range of stakeholders and must be able to easily communicate in written and spoken English. Please review the Job Description for further details and contact the HR Manager for further information on the post.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a prestigious independent school in a beautiful location in Summertown. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, an employee assistance programme and free parking.
To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided.
Please apply by providing the following: –
• A fully completed application form, including contact details of at least two referees.
• A cover letter explaining your previous experience relevant to the position.
• If you have a CV you wish to send, please do so, however a completed application form with full details of your employment history must still be provided. Applications by CV alone will not be accepted.
If you would like further details, please call the HR Manager on 01865 459238. Application forms are available on our website https://www.summerfields.com/recruitment and should be emailed to recruitment@summerfields.com
Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.
