3rd Line IT Technical Lead

Springwood High School

Norfolk

Reporting to the Trust ICT Manager, you will operate within the ICT Technical Services Department, providing support to 2nd Line teams.

Additionally, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management and subsequent deployment of Trust wide systems along the ICT roadmap, in line with the Trust's Vision for ICT. You will also be responsible for preparing support documentation for use by 1st and 2nd line Team members as a part of the growing ICT Knowledge base.

You will possess an in-depth, all-round working knowledge of configuring and maintaining ICT hardware and software including Windows server, Networking hardware including Routers and Switches, Windows operating systems and software.

You will have a demonstrable background as a 2nd Line IT Technician and will be required to possess a high-level of professional resilience as well as great organisational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial as you will be liaising with staff and students daily.

Working with the central ICT team you will have the support you need to carry out your responsibilities effectively. Previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

You will be based at Springwood High School but will be required to provide cover across all Trust sites.

Full time, permanent contract 37 hours/week salary from £24,982/year

For a job description, person specification and application form please see additional documents.

West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.

How to Apply

Visits or an informal discussion are welcome. To arrange, please call 01553 773393 or email recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

To apply please complete a cover letter and application form (this is in 3 parts - all of which need completing - see the application guidance notes for more information) and email this to: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.

Alternatively post your application to the HR Department, West Norfolk Academies Trust, c/o Springwood High School, Queensway, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a viable field be met before the application closing date. Potential applicants are therefore advised to submit their application form as soon as possible for consideration.

Closing Date for Applications: 13-Feb-2022

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Employer Information

Employer Type: Secondary schools
Headteacher: Andrew Johnson
LEA/Region: Norfolk
NoR: 1727
Age Range: 11-18

Address: Queensway
Gaywood, Kings Lynn
Norfolk
Postcode: PE30 4AW
Telephone: 01553 773393
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Employer Details

Springwood High School

A Specialist Performing Arts School

Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust

With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.

Springwood High School is a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.

Springwood High School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.

We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students. We set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.

A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.

We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;

Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges

To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk

We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.

The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.

The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.

The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:

Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning

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