Job Reference:

Primary Location

: Fermanagh-Enniskillen-St Joseph's College Enniskillen

Contract Type : Permanent

Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : N/A

Status : Part-Time

Contract Options : Flexible working arrangements available during school holidays (E.g. Option 1, 2, 3)

Hours per Week : 30 Hours per week

Working Pattern : Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:00

Grade/Scale : ICT Technician 2 | NJC pt 11 - 14 | £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour

Additional Allowance(s) : Not Applicable

Anticipated Interview Date(s) : TBC

Additional Information: This technician post is 30 hours shared between 3 curriculum areas; ICT (15 hpw), Science (10 hpw) and Art (5 hpw).

EDUCATION AUTHORITY
GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION

**POST TITLE:**ICT Technician 2 (with Science & Art duties)

GRADE: Spinal Points 11-14

LOCATION: St Joseph’s College

**RESPONSIBLE TO:**The Principal through the designated line manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Maximum of five staff (see paragraph 1 below)

JOB PURPOSE:

To assist the line manager in the development of ICT within the School and ensure that all computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order to meet the needs of the school.

To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the College’s Science and Art Departments educational programmes.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

**1.**SUPERVISION

1.1Allocate, control and monitor work of appropriate staff.

1.2Identify and provide on the job training to appropriate staff.

***Note:****This is a discretionary element of the job description.*The grade may be awarded if supervision is not a component of the post.

**2.**PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF ICT FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

2.1 Ensure that the school owned microcomputer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order.

2.2 Co-ordinate the repair of all ICT related equipment.

2.3 Liaise with the authorised repair agencies as is necessary.

2.4 Assist with the installation of ICT related hardware and ensuring its successful operation.

2.5 Perform routine software operations as required.

2.6 Make back-up copies of software for security purposes as required.

2.7 Assist with the installation of software on any school managed network.

2.8 Assist with the installation of software on stand-alone systems.

2.9Make minor alterations, where appropriate and copyright permitting, to software as directed.

2.10Maintain the schools web site.

2.11Liaise with the managed service provider as required to support the maintenance of the Classroom 2000 infrastructure.

**3.**CURRICULAR ASSISTANCE

3.1 Co-operate with the Head of ICT Department and other staff in the development of ICT.

3.2 Help staff with operational and technical problems, related to both hardware and software.

3.3 Assist with the provision of facilities for school focused INSET.

3.4 Assist with the preparation of classrooms for ICT related activities.

3.5 Set up microcomputer based stand-alone systems in individual classrooms and ensure the proper functioning of these systems.

3.6 Set up internet and conferencing facilities for specific teaching and/or training situations.

**4.**RECORDS AND ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Assist with the co-ordination of the use of the ICT facilities.

4.2 Maintain a booking system for ICT facilities.

4.3 Catalogue, update and maintain a software library.

4.4Catalogue, update and maintain an inventory of all ICT related hardware.

**5.**Science Department

5.1Preparation of resources for classes including the setting up, testing, demonstration and dismantling of suitable resources as per schemes of work.

5.2Collect, clean and store all equipment and materials/chemicals securely in designated storage areas.

5.3Dispose of used materials/chemicals in a safe and approved manner.

**6.**Art Department

6.1 Preparation of equipment for classes and tidying away.

6.2 Experience in ceramics. Preparing, Glazing & Firing students projects and using a kiln.

6.3 Assisting teacher and students in 3D construction to GCSE and A-Level.

6.4 Assisting teacher and students in graphics applications for project development to A-Level, using photoshop and other packages.

**7.**OTHER DUTIES

7.1 Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
• Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications

Five GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics, or equivalent or higher level qualifications

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience

A minimum of one year’s experience in the management of school ICT systems.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge

Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of:

• The requirements of a ICT Technician 2
• Health and safety regulations, as relevant to the role
• General administrative processes and records

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Skills / Abilities

Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes

Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills

Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Interview

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

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