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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated IT professional to join our IT department which is committed to providing the best possible support for our staff and students at the school. For more information click here This is a great opportunity for an individual who: Has a passionate for IT; Has excellent troubleshooting skills and enjoys problem solving; Enjoys providing people with guidance on IT matters; Has a willingness to learn and develop new skills; Has an aptitude for fixing hardware, software and investigating IT problems; Has good interpersonal skills and enjoys working as part of a team. The post is for 37 hours per week. It attracts a Grade 5 (Points 5 - 7) with a salary of £18,795 – £19,554 (depending on experience). The position comes with 24 days’ of annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan. Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Kartik Raturi, Head of IT Services, at: [email protected] or on 01865 755 274

Community Schools Alliance Trust (CSAT) is an Academy Trust comprising of two schools, Cheney School secondary school and Bayards Hill primary school. We have also been named as the sponsor for the new school, which is to be built in the Barton Park development in Oxford. We are looking for an innovative and energetic Head of ICT Services. The main duties and responsibilities of the role are the strategic management, development and maintenance of the ICT infrastructure, and overseeing data management and the provision of technical support services, including the procurement, deployment and upgrading of ICT resources across the schools making up the Trust. We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. Visits to the Trust prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Antony Barwell, Head of ICT Service for the Trust, on [email protected] or on 01865 765274 https://www.cheney.oxon.sch.uk/support-job-vacancies/head-of-ict-services/

I've taken on the ICT Manager role, so my previous position of Senior IT Technician is now being advertised. This is a great opportunity to work in an large, outstanding school, with lots of exciting projects on the horizon. If you'd like an informal chat about the role, feel free to DM me. Job Description Person Spec For the full applicant info pack or to apply, please see here https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/senior-it-technician-oxfordshire-1509824 Senior IT Technician, The Cherwell School, Oxford Permanent Position 37 hours per week; all year round Annual Leave: 29 days per annum (plus bank holidays) Salary Grade 9: £27,741 - £30,451 per annum Start Date: As soon as possible The Cherwell School is a successful comprehensive school in Oxford, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. We are looking to recruit a Senior IT Technician to support staff and students in their use of ICT equipment, providing second level in-school support for complex requests. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who has a flexible and positive approach and who enjoys working in a team. Key Responsibilities Day to day management of Cherwell’s core infrastructure, services and data to ensure the availability of a fully operational IT network throughout the school Provide second line support for more complex requests and issues, performing diagnosis procedures on hardware, peripherals and applications and liaising with 3rd parties as required Assist the Network Manager with business-as-usual projects and to take a lead in resolving infrastructure related issues Act as the Network Manager in their absence General Tasks Assist in managing the IT helpdesk system correctly and respond to requests Create and maintain documentation of all IT systems Give appropriate level of advice on compatibility of hardware and software Maintain the schools IT Asset register and carry out regular checks Manage the school’s Google Workspace and Office 365 environments Building and testing software packages for deployment over the network Ensure IT changes are managed in a structured way and documented To keep abreast of developments in technology and their application for education Liaise effectively with staff to provide a solution to their requirements Perform advanced diagnosis of faults on computers, network hardware, peripherals and applications Train groups of staff as appropriate Assist in the design, implementation and management of a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan Liaise with vendors to discuss requirements and negotiate on purchases Development of scripts and processes to increase productivity within the IT Department Infrastructure General management of all infrastructure (updates / patches, maintenance tasks,monitoring). This includes, but is not limited to: Servers, both Virtual and Physical Firewalls Switches / Routers Access Points [*]Maintaining a high level of network security by monitoring new CVE’s and applying patches when released [*]Working with the network manager to design and implement new network infrastructure to meet the schools requirements [*]Leading the commissioning and decommissioning of servers and services, as required [*]Maintain the backup and disaster recovery processes of all systems

Cheney School Cheney School is a secondary school with a three man team looking after approximately 2000 students and a hundred or so Staff. We have a mixture of different platforms (Chrome, Android, Apple and Windows) which makes this a great learning experience for those who want to learn a broad range of technologies. We start early and finish early and have good holidays. These times are flexible as there is always work after school has finished and we can negotiate later start times. I'm not looking particularly for experience or to possess technical skills (a bonus to be sure and the wage will reflect that) but I'm looking for a positive energetic flexible individual who does their best. We can train the rest. The roles below give you an idea of the varied nature of the job but don't be afraid by the formality of the tasks. These are the jobs but I don't expect you to know how to do them all. Cheney is fun, busy and the days end before you know it. We also have a sweet office and a gym onsite. Come apply! Kind regards Dave Scanlon IT manager Principal Responsibilities ● Act as a point of contact for users using the IT Service Desk, providing feedback on issues and updating staff when there are network changes. ● Provide support to assist in the smooth running of the school’s network, ensuring that all faults and problems are quickly rectified. ● To offer technical support to staff members and students via telephone, e-mail and face to face. ● Provide support and assistance in classrooms to staff and students when needed. ● Build and maintain positive relationships with staff and students. ● Using the IT Service Desk to prioritise and assign tickets, respond to tickets, monitor issues, track maintenance and use reports to monitor ongoing issues. ● Ensure SLA targets are met and if possible exceeded. ● Escalate issues within the IT Team. ● Perform routine tasks such as resetting passwords, restoring files, setting up new accounts, adding/removing accounts from groups and identifying issues within Active Directory and Group Policy. ● Assist the IT Team with regular maintenance tasks and long term projects. ● Carry out essential testing and proactive monitoring of IT resources. ● Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability. ● Assist other members of the team with configuration of network equipment, software configuration and long term project work. ● Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hardware and software issues. ● Responsible for the setup of equipment such as PC, laptops, projectors, iPads, mobile devices, PA sound systems and other specialist equipment prior to their use in lessons, assemblies, meetings and school events. ● To appropriately document changes to systems and create training materials for staff members ● Keep accurate records of jobs undertaken and their solutions. Updated December 2022 ● Maintain appropriate records of IT equipment. i.e. Safety tests, asset labels. ● Keep up to date with trends in technology and education ● To be aware of all matters relating to Health & Safety and to implement safe working practices. ● To undergo training to improve personal development. ● Flexible working hours available General ● Participate in the Trust’s staff development/appraisal process. ● Be familiar with, and to adhere to, relevant parts of the Trust’s Health & Safety policy. ● Shall ensure compliance with GDPR regulations. ● Supporting and encouraging the Trust’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures. ● Shall deal with correspondence promptly and as required. ● Will obtain competitive quotes and raise orders when appropriate. ● Shall arrange and attend relevant training sessions for the IT staff. ● To attend school events and provide technical support as required. ● Shall keep abreast of developments, current initiatives and changes in their field and communicate these to the rest of the department. ● Shall seek, consider, and act upon professional support and advice as required and in liaison with Line Manager. ● Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time.

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Would anyone happen to have the geog.1 OXBOX cd-roms that they are able to ISO up and email to me please? I have chased OXFORD press around and round trying to get a replacement disc but to no avail. I get sent to our sales rep who then sends me back to support who then send me back to our sales rep and I've reached the stage now where I give up! Thanks in advance, ECT

GLF Schools is the 8th largest trust in the country and we are a vibrant, forward thinking and friendly academy. We pride ourselves on career progression, CPD and the well-being of our family. We have 40 schools in total across three different regions and we operate using a unique regional operational structure. We currently have a fantastic opportunity within our IT team for an innovative and creative individual to be based at Aureus Secondary School. This role also has potential to grow in the future and support two other local schools; Aureus Primary and Manor School. We are advertising for a Junior IT Technician working with a range of systems and users with varying skills and will need to find solutions to issues affecting all aspects of IT. This is an exciting role with a varied work stream, and we require an intelligent and enthusiastic person who can think outside the box to solve issues independently, but who can also work effectively with our wider IT and school teams. Ideally, we would like the candidate to have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role and has experience with hardware and software, including installation, configuration and deployment. if you feel you have the drive and the passion for this role, we encourage you to apply using the full application method. This is a full-time appointment for 36 hours a week working over 42 weeks of the year (Term time plus 3 weeks) Closing date: 6th Decemeber 2019 Start date: ASAP Salary: G5 17,892 (FTE 19,490) For more information about this role, please email [email protected] or call 020 8716 4987. To apply click here: https://glfschools.careers.eteach.com/o/junior-it-technician Person_specification_-_Junior_Technician.docxRegional_Junior_IT_Techincian.docx GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Just seen this online: ICT Support Technician ICT Support Technician Ref:MattArno/11/9316 Salary details:£17,161 - £19,126 Job term:Permanent Appointment type:Full-time Hours:Full time School full postal address:Arnold's Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE Contact telephone:01865 862232 Organisation:Oxfordshire County County Council - Schools Division:Matthew Arnold School Closing Date:20 January 2012 (Closing time for all vacancies unless otherwise stated is 4:00pm) Tel: 01865 862232 Fax: 01865 864855 E-mail: [email protected] Matthew Arnold School (Oxford) Headteacher: Mrs Katherine Ryan Matthew Arnold School is an 11-18 comprehensive in a pleasant setting just west of the A34, overlooking the city of Oxford, with an excellent local reputation. We have a vacancy for an experienced technician to provide technical support throughout the school. Key tasks will include software installation and maintenance and support to end-users. You will have previous relevant experience, possess good communication skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. This is a full time position: 37 hours per week, all year round. Further details and an application form are available on our website at Matthew Arnold School (Oxford) or the Oxfordshire County Council website at Home | Oxfordshire County Council. Closing date: 20 January 2012.

I'm an enthusiastic individual looking for my first roll in the IT industry. I've been trying to get into the industry for the last 7 months without any luck. I've tried first line support, online support and standard school technician rolls. I've had my CV looked over many a time and have found there isnt much more that can be done with it. If any one knows of any up coming jobs in the Oxford area or has any tips that will allow me to progress into the IT industry I would be truely greatfull. S Cooper