Senior IT Technician (with Reprographics cover)

We are seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join our IT team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support for our IT systems while also supporting our reprographics department during periods of high demand or staff absence.

What We Offer

• A Supportive Environment: Be part of a welcoming team committed to ensuring the smooth running of our school’s IT operations.
• Hands-On Involvement: A varied and engaging role, where you’ll work directly with staff and students to resolve technical issues and maintain all our systems.
• In-House IT Expertise: Manage and develop all aspects of IT internally—no outsourcing here! You’ll ensure our systems meet the needs of a busy school environment.
• Professional Growth: this is the key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training and progression opportunities

Your Role

As Senior IT Technician, you will:

•  Provide responsive, reliable technical support to ensure continuity in all school areas
• Maintain and troubleshoot IT systems, ensuring they meet the needs of the school.
• Support the reprographics department during periods of high demand or staff absence, ensuring the seamless delivery of this essential service.

Your work will play a key role in ensuring our technology and resources empower staff and students to focus on education.

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow in your career, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1900 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career.

Ofsted (2024) judged Swanshurst to be Outstanding for a second time. Our Ofsted report can be found on our website.

The school is currently working with two local high-performing secondary schools to form a new Multi-Academy Trust. West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) is expected to ‘open’ in January 2025. As one of the three founding members, the school has been integral to forming the Trust’s mission:

• Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
• Emphasis upon personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.

Hall Green School, Swanshurst School and Kings Norton Girls’ School are excited to be the founding schools of WMAT and looking forward to achieving more together.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

For further details and an application form please visit the vacancies section of our website (www.swanshurst.org/vacancies/1139.html) or contact recruitment@swanshurst.org. Applicants requesting an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date. Please submit all completed applications to recruitment@swanshurst.org Please note only application forms downloaded from the Swanshurst School website or obtained directly from Swanshurst School will be accepted.

Swanshurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

OBSERVANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY WILL BE REQUIRED