ICT Technician

BGS is looking to appoint an ICT Technician to join the ICT services team. This is a fixed term contract, running for 18 months.

The role involves providing initial triage and support for all ICT issues in the school, implementing fixes where possible, and escalation to senior colleagues where required. The Schools systems comprise of a primarily windows network, with an HP/Aruba networking core and wireless infrastructure. Pupils have access to iPads on a 1to1 basis, and Microsoft cloud services.

You will be a key member of the team to be part of and progress the school's ICT strategy. The role is very much intended as a learning role, with the opportunity for the IT technician to work with more experienced colleagues to resolve complex issues, where possible.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for IT and strong IT skills.

Please check the Job Description for more details on the role.

About Bristol Grammar School (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

School Mission

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.