IT Technician

• South Lee Prep School and Nursery 
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2BT
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: 10 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5404

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated IT Technician to join our Prep School team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and wants to build their career in IT, while working in a supportive and friendly school environment. Our school has a proactive and forward-looking ethos and has won awards for its innovative use of technology to enhance learning. In addition to providing technical support, this role would suit someone who is keen to make an impact and who will value having their voice heard when implementing new ideas. You’ll be encouraged to be on the front foot, helping us shape the future of technology in education.

Skills and Experience

• provide daily technical support for staff and pupils
• manage and maintain the school’s Microsoft 365 environment, including Teams and ENGAGE
• support and administer Jamf School MDM for both 1 to 1 and shared iPads
• troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues promptly
• ensure devices are secure, updated, and ready for classroom use
• assist with onboarding new staff and students to school systems
• liaise with external IT providers when required
• excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• clear communication skills, with the ability to support non-technical users
• appreciation of the demands of working in a busy school setting
• be organised, reliable, and able to work independently
• previous school experience is not essential – this role may suit someone at the start of their IT career or someone seeking a change of environment.

Why Join Us?

A lovely, friendly, and supportive environment where staff and pupils value technology and you will be appreciated. Flexible part-time hours, ideal for balancing work and life. Opportunity to gain valuable experience in education IT systems and be part of a team that makes a real difference to pupils’ learning experiences.

Terms of Employment

• a part time, role: 10 hour working week
• 6 weeks holiday pro rata (must be taken in school holidays)
• this job description may be amended to meet the demands of the school.

Staff Benefits

• collaborative and supportive work environment
• company pension contributions
• competitive salary and school fee discount
• continuing professional development opportunities, including allocated Staff INSET days for professional development
• option for free hot lunch each day
• on-site parking available
• free staff fitness classes at our onsite gym.

For further information, please call the school office or Sarah Jefferies on 01284754654, email [email protected] or visit our website 

How to apply:

Please complete the Application Form (word)

Alternatively, please visit our website and complete an application form.

Please email your completed application [email protected]
 

Applicants are therefore encouraged strongly to apply in good time. 

For reasons of safer recruitment, please be aware we do not accept or review CVs. 

It is our policy that we request employment references for all short-listed candidates prior to interview. Applicants will be asked to confirm that they have not been disqualified from working with children. Any gaps in employment will be explored at interviews. Candidates should be aware that in line with Keeping Children Safe, we will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.