Job Title: IT Support Technician
Location: Sedbergh School & Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School
Responsible to: Reporting directly to the Network Manager, with the Bursar (Compliance & IT) acting as Line Manager
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, plus Saturday cover on rotational basis)
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £22,704 per annum, in line with skills and experience
Annual leave: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays
Sedbergh School is now looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic IT Support Technician to work on IT support across both our Senior School at Sedbergh, and Prep School at Casterton. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for IT, be self-motivated and enjoy providing excellent customer service.
Previous technical IT exposure or experience is highly favorable, preferably in an operational or educational environment providing excellent front-line customer support. We would also consider a recent graduate from an IT qualification/course, who is looking to be trained further in a practical environment. It is essential that you have a broad technical knowledge of IT, however, onsite training in the School’s systems will be provided in the various aspects of the role.
The post requires someone with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, who is able to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. A strong sense of customer service and a demonstrable history of excellent customer-facing skills will be an advantage.
In exchange the School will offer:
- Competitive salary;
- Contributory Pension Scheme – to include life cover while remaining within the scheme;
- Enhanced Sick Pay entitlement – conditional on meeting the demands of the scheme;
- Free car parking;
- Ride2Work;
- Opportunity to see School productions;
- Staff events and family fun days!
- Sedbergh School staff can use the School’s vast facilities (outside the School timetabling) including the indoor swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and the incredible state of the art Hirst Sport Centre.
How to Apply:
Further details and an application form may be obtained from: hradmin@sedberghschool.org, or by visiting the School Vacancies Page.
All applications will be considered until the position is filled; please note that early application is advised as an appointment will be made upon finding a suitable candidate.
Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible, with the possibility of a first-round interview via video-call.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
