Lead it technician

Frustrated by a lack of career progression in Education IT? This could be the job for you! We seek an experienced and innovative Lead IT Technician to be responsible for the IT operations of Goresbrook School, an all-through School based in Dagenham. As one of the largest MATs in the country, you will enjoy working as part of the in-house IT service where career progression is possible and actively encouraged. We are looking for a highly adaptable, technical problem-solver, able to work with autonomy and independence to deliver IT services. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in an education environment. With the support of the IT service, you will be required to competently manage and troubleshoot networked systems. You will manage the ICT Technician as part of your responsibility to ensure an effective IT service. You will need to effectively communicate and collaborate with users of all abilities and seniority across all schools. This role is based primarily within Goresbrook School. United Learning’s Goresbrook School proudly serves the children and families of Dagenham and Redbridge. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and succeed – from Nursery through to Year 13 – and we have a responsibility to ensure that we provide the best possible educational experiences for the children in our care. Closing date for application: We will be interviewing potential candidates as we receive application forms, therefore please do not wait to apply. We reserve the right to close this job advert early once we have found an appointable candidate, so please submit your application ASAP. Interviews will be taking place ad-hoc. You may also like to arrange an informal chat with the School Business Manager, Akmol Hussain and/or Michael Coyne, IT Service Manager. Feel free to contact them directly at and . Full Time Do you want to be part of a team that is creating a transformational all-through school? Do you believe that every young person has the potential to gain an A* at A-level, and go on to rigorous academic study in a highly competitive University? If so, join Goresbrook School. Goresbrook School opened in September 2014, with three classes of Reception children, and has made a tremendous progress. As a new all-through school, Goresbrook has a rare opportunity to innovate, and create a superb, continuous learning experience for children from 3-18 years. Our Primary school opened in September 2014, and our Secondary school opened in September 2016. We have the children; we have the brand new state-of-the-art building; we now need you! If you are passionate about your subject, and are excited by rigorous and innovative curriculum design, we are the school for you. You are very welcome to visit us, even if you don’t end up applying for the post. We are 20 minutes on the tube from Mile End, and just 15 minutes’ drive from East London. We love to have people visit, to participate in children’s learning and see what we offer our children. Goresbrook School Ripple Road, Dagenham, London, RM9 6XW For more information, please contact: 0203 597 6666