Hope High School, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP (112 on roll) Tel: 01695 721066School website: www.hope.lancs.sch.uk Do you want to work in a unique SEN school where your support will make a real difference to pupils lives and ambitions for their future? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a school ICT technician with the relevant skills and energy to join our amazing school. To help manage the day-to-day ICT needs around the school, from general support to proactive improvements to ICT infrastructure. The role will involve working as directed by the school business manager and liaising with the 3rd party ICT support companies. We are ideally looking for a person with experience as an ICT technician working as part of a team and independently. The School will also consider college or university graduates looking for their first ICT role, support and training will be provided. For more information about the school please visit our website www.hope.lancs.sch.uk Please read the job description and person specification contained within this document carefully. For more information on the role, informal chat or arrange a visit to look around please contact the recruitment lead for this post Andy Argile on 01695 721066 or email sbm@hope.lancs.sch.uk Hope High School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'. Applications must be accompanied by a supporting letter and be a maximum of 2 side of A4 and in font size 12. Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 - details of any criminal record spent or unspent should be sent to the Chair of Governors at the school address by the closing date. Completed applications must be submitted electronically to: trencherk@hope.lancs.sch.uk Thank you for your interest in the role and we look forward to hearing from you soon This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. GCSE grade 4 / C English and Maths (or equivalent L2-L3 qual) Relevant IT qualification e.g. NVQ, CompTIA A+, MCP, ApprenticeshipExperience of installing and configuring computer hardware and softwareHardware fault diagnosis and repairGood working knowledge of PC operating systems, including WindowsExperience of using Microsoft Office and Office 365 Experience of troubleshooting wired and wireless networkingExperience of managing GPOs Experience managing Microsoft ServersExperience managing active directory Mr. Argile , sbm@hope.lancs.sch.ukAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitation 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.
