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That is awful. Even the job description was all over the place - like their network.

I agree totally. They have total disregard for anything outside their own country or the environment. 20 litre SUVs more like. BP was using contractors as well. It wasn't strictly their fault as such.

That would be sweet. Live there for a year. Shame SIMS is so [edited] Language!!!! Dos_Box P.S. I'm far to fragile this morning to be doing this!!

Was just on Bournemouth uni website, thought I would post - looks like some good jobs there. Estates & IT Services Vacancies hank you for your interest in the positions within the Estates and IT Services (EIS) Directorate. Bournemouth University has embarked upon an exciting period in its development as a young and vibrant university. As part of this development EIS is tasked with delivering a significant change programme and needs to recruit a number of talented professionals to design, develop and maintain systems and projects to the following posts: * Senior Project Manager (Estates) * Programme Manager * IT Procurement Manager * Enterprise Architect (Communication) * Enterprise Architect (Information & Infrastructure) * Platform Development Manager * IT Project Managers * Principal Applications Analysts (Business Systems) * Senior Applications Analysts (Business Systems) * Senior Applications Developers (Web) * Applications Developers (Web) * IT Business Analysts * IT Service Desk Analysts * IT Service Analyst (Field Engineer) BU offers a stimulating working environment and these posts provide an outstanding opportunity to work in a challenging and diverse environment.

Something involving the outdoors.

EDUgeek the new opensource BECTA.

BECTA was a Quango, I bet half the I.T. professionals in schools had never heard of them. However for those schools who lack technology innovators its a steep downward decline.

Surely if your the person who is going to be above them - you would know how to do a spec? Or you know what the person would be doing and what skills they need?

Kiddies will always do it, will always find ways around the system. Its just fun catching them. One of the highlights of the job I had. Sometimes its fun to take over and play for them. Surely as a member of staff within your rights you should block the site, inform said teacher then move on to next job. When it was me I just blocked site and left it as that. End of the day its your job as the I.T. Professional to find the site and block it. The teacher should in theory be monitoring but in the real world it doesn't happen and there are a lack of decent (cheap) solutions out there for classroom monitoring.

Anyone done the MOS / Application Specilalist stuff for office suite? Thinking about doing it soon. Pretty basic stuff I know but hey I have my reasons.

Network managers should be at least on min 30k - 45k - in an ideal world. Technicians above training min 18k - 25k.

Lets just face it your never gonna earn decent money in education.

Sooner or later I predict 10 years there will be 1 if not 0 I.T. staff left in schools. Everything will be web based, server farmed and the friendly I.T. manager/tech gone. But, surely one will be needed whether in 10 years to still change the toners, answer tech questions, swap monitors and do the dirty work, so maybe the tech will always be required.

Surely if you have the technical knowledge and people skills to become a NM then go for it? There are many people out there who got their jobs simply by being there at the right time or being lucky. There are also many who are good, have the experience and knowledge. I don't think there is any limit on it. Why not start applying now?

Ref: BicesterOCC/10/7089 Salary Details: Part-Time Term Time Only Grade 4 £14,733 - £15,444 Job Term: Permanent Appointment Type: Term Time Only Hours: 20 hours per week Term Time Only Location: Bicester Community College, Bicester, OX26 2NS Directorate: CYPF - Schools Service / School: Bicester Community College A vacancy has arisen for an ICT Technician to work at the College 20 hours per week term time only. The actual working pattern for the 20 hours can be negotiated with the Systems Manager on appointment. Please apply on Oxfordshire County Council Application form available from Nicola Griffiths [email protected] 01869 243331. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and/or their details, candidates will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing date: 03 February 2010 Provisional interview date: 09 February 2010 Attachments: Job Description| (Word Document 181k) Person Spec| (Word Document 173k) Links: http://www.bicester-cc.oxon.sch.uk| ClosingDate: 03 February 2010

http://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/jobdetails.asp?jobid=27181 Organisation: TORBAY COUNCIL Salary Details: £7,618 - £8,863 (subject to Job Evaluation) Hours: 21 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum Employment Status: Part Time Location: Mayfield School, Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon TQ2 8NH (Roll 110) Closing Date: 21 February 2010 Mayfield School is a successful all age (2 - 19 years) school for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. We wish to appoint an individual who is keen and motivated and wants to make a difference helping to support their education through ICT. The role can be challenging, but very rewarding. Reporting to the ICT Manager, you will be frontline support and your tasks will include fault diagnosis, repair and liaising with external suppliers regarding repairs. You will be responsible for the preparation and installation of new computers, printers and access technology, stock control, software and hardware items, daily backups and updates. A sound understanding of Microsoft Office 2003, Windows XP and networking fundamentals is essential, along with a competency in fault diagnosis and repair of standard software and hardware items. Knowledge of RM Community Connect Network would be advantageous. An effective telephone manner, excellent communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised are also required. If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact the school on 01803 328375. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school prior to interview. Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and recruitment will be dependent on an enhanced CRB check and at least two references including information on disciplinary offences relating to children. CVs will not be accepted in place of a standard application form. Application form and further details (large A4 size sae please) from the Headteacher

Don't pay for a course. Get some books, study cds or what have you off ebay or the internet. You can do everything at home and itll be so much cheaper. All have to shed money out for then is the exams.

This is at a language college English language courses at Anglo-Continental's English language school in Bournemouth, England. Bournemouth is a popular coastal resort in the South of England just 2 hours from London. There are 20 days holiday none allowed in summer. There are three people I.T. Tech, Assistant I.T. Tech and another assistant who is being recruited. 19 k max. Staff are less than 100.

My four years at Uni wasn't a walk in the park whatsoever. It might not have taught me how to do a job (which isn't tbh the requirement of a university) but it did teach me allot.

Its not difficult. Why would you even think about paying anyone else to do it? Sorry I just don't get it. Waste of tax payers money for one!! If you can't image a computer or find out how to do it, you shouldn't be doing the job your doing. Of course I have no idea of what situation you are in or your skills and I might be annoying you a hell of alot. I know schools which have and it was roughly a few thousand or a per hour jobie. My suggestions for imaging are clonezilla or fog which are both open source + sysprep.

Yeh i agree with this.

To move forward you have to jump ship OR wait for somebody to leave/die. Check out certforums.co.uk as they will offer you better advise I imagine than here. You should certainly aim towards MCTS quals, setup some virtual stuff and practice. Theres plenty of free stuff on the web or ebay to pay for. Comptia stuff has recently decreased there stuff to 3 year max so don't bother studying there quals. I would send your CV around the job agency's as well. Check out whats available on them, for example reed.co.uk/ local council websites etc. Get a feel for whats about. There is no use in hell of just sitting in the same place and wasting your life away. You have to think about no.1 because no one else will. You don't want to get institutionalized either which I imagine happens in allot of places. And I am in the same situation as you as well. 24 nearly + 3 years experience and a degree. Graduate schemes are really hard to get into but if you can write bs + pass there tests get in whilst you can. Graduate Jobs & Internships | Career Advice | Milkround.com. I won't go into what I am aiming for/ what i am actively doing but good luck to you. W/e happens education is rewarding at times and it will be a shame to leave it but if you want to be able to afford a decent lifestyle or home you gotta say bye bye.

Salary: Band C - £9,624 - £10,829 pa (according to experience) We are looking for an ICT Classroom Assistant to support students and teachers in the use of ICT in the curriculum. Candidates must have a good knowledge of the Microsoft Office package and Macromedia Suite and enjoy working with young people. Hours: 27.50 per week, term time only. Please see our website for details of this post, or contact Hilary Brown by phone or email: [email protected] http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/educationjobshome/educationjobsjobdetail.htm?id=14668&swatch= Would be good for someone who wants to teach ICT I guess.

Required immediately. This key role supports the school’s specialist status in Maths & Computing. The Network Manager is fully responsible for the management, maintenance and development of the school’s ICT network, including strategic planning. An excellent knowledge of a broad range of ICT equipment, software and network system management is essential. You will lead a team of two ICT technicians and manage ICT support to staff, students and community partners. This is a full time position. The starting salary will be £29,598 - £33,315, grade F. In addition there is a market supplement of £2,000 p.a. http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/educationjobshome/educationjobsjobdetail.htm?id=14597&swatch=

I bet its a 'friendly place' to be! "Drum roll""