Shiplake College is looking for an approachable and proactive IT Helpdesk Technician to support staff and pupils across the College. As the first point of contact for IT queries, you will play a key role in delivering excellent customer service, resolving technical issues, and helping to maintain reliable and effective technology services.
We welcome applications from experienced IT technicians as well as those at the beginning of their IT careers who can demonstrate a strong customer service ethos. Apprenticeship training may be available for suitable candidates, providing an excellent opportunity to develop technical knowledge, skills and confidence.
Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for around 620 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent free lunches and a contributory pension scheme together with access to our gym and sporting facilities and an excellent working environment.
Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community and our values.
Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026
Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of application
Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
A candidate pack and application form can be obtained from
https://www.shiplake.org.uk/about-shiplake/job-vacancies
Co-educational day and boarding school for ages 11-18
HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA
As we manage all recruitment directly, we kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this or any future vacancies.
Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
