IT Technician

IT Technician

Kingsley School, Bideford, North Devon

Term-time only | 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Join our team at Kingsley School

Are you a practical, enthusiastic and approachable IT professional who enjoys solving problems and helping others? Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive school environment where your technical skills can make a real difference every day?

Kingsley School is seeking an IT Technician to join our IT team, providing essential technical support to students, teachers and support staff across our school community.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong IT skills who enjoys variety, thrives on problem-solving and wants to develop their expertise in a busy and rewarding educational environment.

About the role

Reporting to the IT Manager, you will help ensure that the school's IT systems, devices and networks operate effectively, supporting both teaching and learning and the wider administration of the school.

No two days will be quite the same. From troubleshooting technical problems in classrooms to installing new equipment and supporting staff and students with their devices, you will play an important role in keeping our school connected and running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing friendly, responsive IT support to students and staff.
• Acting as a first point of contact for technical queries, whether in person, by telephone or email.
• Installing, configuring and maintaining computers, software and network equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and connectivity issues.
• Supporting a wide variety of devices, including those belonging to staff and students.
• Testing and deploying new equipment and software.
• Repairing or replacing faulty IT equipment and peripherals.

About you

We are looking for someone who combines sound technical knowledge with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine willingness to help others.

You will ideally have:

• Good practical knowledge of computer hardware, software and networks.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• A friendly, patient and approachable manner.
• The ability to communicate effectively with people of different ages and levels of technical confidence.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The confidence to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and developing your skills.

Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra would be advantageous, as would previous experience in a school or educational setting, although neither is essential.

Why join Kingsley?

Kingsley School is a welcoming and inclusive independent school set in beautiful North Devon, close to the coast.

We offer a varied and rewarding working environment where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally.

The term-time-only nature of this position also provides an attractive work-life balance, with the opportunity to enjoy school holidays away from work.

Working arrangements

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Working weeks: 35 weeks per year (term-time only).
• Location: Kingsley School, Bideford, North Devon.
• Reporting to: IT Manager.
• Salary: £23,000

How to apply

If you are enthusiastic about technology, enjoy helping people and would like to become part of the Kingsley School community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete the school's application form, available from our website.

Kingsley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Pay: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person