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Ref 193159
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5.
Salary £23893 to £ 25979 Salary band advertised is Full Time Equivalent.
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2024 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 08/08/2024.
Location
Ridgewood Community High School, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (179 on roll)

Tel: 01282 953653
School website: www.ridgewood.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors are seeing to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and inspirational IT Support officer.

The post is pro rata and will be term time only, plus 1 week INSET days - plus 2 extra weeks in the year.

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored IT support to our school by supporting the use of IT within the school environment through maintenance of ICT software, hardware and related equipment and providing support to staff and pupils to ensure administration and learning outcomes are maximised. Including the offsite premises.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of network ports, and IT equipment
  • Ensure dedicated ICT arears are always kept tidy, clear and maintained
  • Check hardware regularly, repairing simple faults and reporting more complicated faults to manage service via the help desk
  • Support teaching staff and pupils in technical aspects of ICT
  • Maintain and develop network
  • To be responsible for setting up audio/visual equipment when required.
  • Support adherence to ICT policies, including those relating to safeguarding and internet usage and report any concerns.
  • Monitor student computer use for keywords and phrases using dedicated software
  • Update the school website and social media accounts when required.
  • When appropriate, provide training to staff/students on any equipment or software that the school implements.
  • To ensure the safe disposal of ICT equipment/consumables in line with school procedures and legal requirements.
  • Co-Ordinated ICT provision with senior management
  • Willing to undertake the appropriate training to established own managed service within 2 years
  • Willing to work additional hours to support off site premises

    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.

    The closing date is 5pm on 05/08/2024

    • Essential Experience
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Experiencing of using and troubleshooting Windows based operating systems
  • Ability to work in accordance with the school's health and safety policies
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Understand procedures with regard to safeguarding


    • Desirable Experience
  • Previous relevant experience/ability to demonstrate competence to carry out the job
  • Enhance skills appropriate to the role
  • Beware of best proactive regarding working with young people
  • Ability to work as part of a team and individually
  • Strong communication skills
  • To be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines


    • Proposed Interview Date:
    12/08/2024 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: m.siney@ridgewood.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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