IT TECHNICIAN

Location

Parklands Academy, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LL (1106 on roll)

Tel: 01257 264596
School website: www.parklandsacademy.co.uk

Summary

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic IT technician to work alongside our current IT Support Team at Parklands High School, Chorley, providing support for the school’s IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have relevant work experience and have knowledge of Microsoft Windows server/client systems, network architecture and computer hardware/software maintenance.

This is an exciting time to come and work for us as Parklands High School is the founder school of the newly formed Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust. We are an over-subscribed and high-achieving 11-16 school located in the historic market town of Chorley, which has excellent transport links and the school is within easy reach of the M6, M61 and M65 motorways.

This is an opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, well resourced and forward looking environment. We were inspected by OFSTED in July 2018, resulting in “Good” overall . Staff here also benefit from access to the UK’s leading provider of healthcare insurance as well as out of hours use of the well equipped school gym, cycle to work schemes, pension scheme free onsite parking and other local discounts.

The closing date is 12 noon on 12/07/2024
The interviews are week commencing 22/07/2024

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you wish to come and visit us or require more information regarding the role, please contact Mr Alan Dowsing, Trust Network Manager, by telephone or email (it@aspirationalfutures.co.uk)

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.