IT Support Specialists required for a group of Independent Schools - London

[tarynlondon]

Three IT Support Specialists and one Mobile IT Support Specialist required immediately

 

Thomas’s London Day Schools are currently in the process of re-structuring their entire IT support team and are looking to recruit enthusiastic, self-motivated IT professionals to join our growing IT support team. These are unique opportunities for candidates with first line IT support experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

 

These are interesting and varied positions requiring candidates who have good time management and can communicate well with others. The successful candidates must be organised and able to work well under pressure, as well as possess the necessary IT skills to provide excellent first line support to teaching and administrative staff.

 

Technical Skills and Knowledge

 

• Windows XP, Windows 7, iOS
  
• Microsoft Office 2003 onwards and other common desktop applications
  
• Basic networking skills including TCP/IP and the ability to configure network printers
  
• Ability to install 3rd party applications and be conscious of potential difficulties
  
• Awareness of all mainstream mobile technologies, e.g. Android, Apple, etc., particularly when related to the schools’ email system
  
• 1st line support experience
  
• Have an understanding of the difference between 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support
  
• Ability to fix common IT problems and advise members of staff in the day to day use of printers and multifunction devices, and know when to escalate to 3rd party support when appropriate
  

Thomas's London Day Schools is a group of leading preparatory schools in London. The schools are self-supporting, independent day schools for girls and boys, offering education to 1,950 pupils between the ages of two and a half and thirteen within central London.

 

We are looking to develop and extend our reliance on IT in order to exceed the expectations of pupils, staff and parents and ultimately excel in the embedding of ICT throughout the schools. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wishes to play a key role in the future of IT at Thomas's London Day Schools.

 

Salary

 

£22,000 - £26,000 depending on ability, experience and skillset

 

Application & Interviews

 

• For detailed job descriptions and to receive an application pack, please contact: Taryn Hauritz, Director of Learning Technologies on [email protected] or phone for an informal chat - 07875 648157.
  
• Interviews to take place in London between 13th November - 22nd November, 2013.
  

Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

[tarynlondon]

All posts have been filled except for one IT Support Specialist. This role is purely first line support and would suit a candidate with some first line experience only. Interviews to be completed by the end of this week.

[Fruity]

See, all that panicking for nothing Taryn

 

Well done on filling the positions.

[tarynlondon]

Thanks Fruity! I always like to have a backup plan just in case.