The Laurus Trust is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic IT Technician to join our dedicated IT team, supporting schools across the Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of dedicated IT professionals who support and service the IT function in a fast-paced environment across 6 secondary, 6 primary, 4 sixth forms and 1 alternative provision schools for over 10,000 users.
As an IT Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring staff and students have reliable, effective access to technology. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide first-line technical support, assist with the maintenance of network infrastructure, and help deliver high-quality IT services across our schools.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
- To provide technical support and maintenance service for the IT provision across the schools in the Laurus Trust.
Key Skills & Experience
- Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a similar IT based role.
- Computer hardware technical knowledge.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
Disability Confident Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of individual background or circumstance.
The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. This is in line with statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
