ICT Technician
The Orchard School
Sandwell
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 November 2023
Job overview
ICT Technician
Hours:2.5 hours per week (Ideally 8am – 12.30pm daily) / 52 weeks
Rate of pay: Band C Scale point 5-8 £21,575 - £22,777£11.18 – £11.81 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Are you an IT whizz with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children? The Orchard School is seeking a talented and dedicated ICT Technician to join our team and help support our students with complex and profound learning difficulties.
As a Sandwell Special School, The Orchard School caters for pupils with a range of needs including severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties, and severe developmental delay. With 147 pupils on roll, our school provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 4-11 years.
We are looking for an ICT Technician who will work closely with our ICT Network and Services Manager to ensure the smooth running of our school's hardware, software, and network/web-based services. This includes Windows based PCs, iPads and Android devices, all of which include a variety of peripherals to support the functions of the school and the specific needs of the pupils. Our network consists of both wired and wireless connections, and we also have a cloud-based telephone system, sound system and Multi-Sensory Rooms. A willingness to attend training and learn new systems is essential.
In addition to setting up and resolving issues with our systems, the ICT Technician will also be responsible for supporting staff with using equipment and software. You will also assist in updating the school website, social media and any intranet pages.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and able to show initiative in a school setting.
If you are a tech-savvy individual with a passion for helping children with complex needs, then we want to hear from you! Apply now to join The Orchard School and be a part of our mission to provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all our pupils.
The applicant will need to possess:
- High standards of written and spoken English
- This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for the role
- Appropriate qualifications, as detailed on job specification
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
If you have the experience and passion to join our team, Application forms are available from and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr@sips.co.uk.
If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000.
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
Closing date: Monday 6th November 2023 – (9.00am)
Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Interviews: Wednesday 15th November 2023
About The Orchard School
- The Orchard School
- Causeway Green Road, Oldbury
- West Midlands
- B68 8LD
- United Kingdom
The Orchard School was established in September 2000 following the reorganisation of provision for children with special educational needs in Sandwell. In September 2006, we moved into our current building which is brand new and purpose built with state of the art facilities. These include a music and drama studio, white and dark room studios, swimming and hydrotherapy pools and a sensory garden.
Our children range from 4 years to 11 years and all have complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties, as well as severe developmental delay. A number of our children present behavioural difficulties arising from their condition; many have communication difficulties.
Along with teaching and classroom support staff, the school is supported by a multi-agency team of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy colleagues, a teacher of the visually impaired and nursing staff. Teamwork has been an essential aspect of the success of the school.
The school has attained the ‘enhancing’ level of the Sandwell Quality Mark for Inclusion developed a strong programme to support inclusive practice. This takes place within the school itself, through offsite visits to support the curriculum and through dual registered placements for our children in mainstream settings. A number of children from mainstream schools also visit our school to share in lessons and activities.
We link closely with other educational agencies within the local authority to assist colleagues working with children with special educational needs. Through a referral process and by direct contact, our outreach programme offers support in a number of areas, to mainstream provision.
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