Heaton School
St James Road
Stockport
SK4 4RE
Phone: 0161 432 1931
ICT Technician required with effect from 1 September 2023.
15 hours per week, term time only.
The Governors of Heaton School are seeking to appoint an ICT Technician to join this ‘outstanding’ and well-respected school. Heaton School is based on two sites, a large site in Heaton Moor and a small site in Cheadle Heath. We are a Secondary Special School for teenagers and young adults with complex, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties. Information and Communications Technologies are essential for our students and we are looking for a candidate who has knowledge and experience to maintain our current provision, whilst also developing the school ICT provision as we seek to be exemplary in our practice.
We are a school with a strong community feel and ethos. School-based staff are made up of teachers, teaching assistants, midday support, therapists, a nursing team, office staff, caretaking staff, and kitchen staff. Teamwork at our school is strong.
The post of ICT technician is a new and exciting role within the school. Our school is looking for someone with excellent ICT knowledge and skills and can demonstrate excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills. The role will be vital in supporting school with the smooth operations of a wide variety of ICT equipment and resources (including PCs; Laptops, iPads, Chrome books, Interactive screens; lighting and sound in our specialist drama studio; specialist electronic music equipment and specialist apps on Ipads). The successful candidate will work closely alongside our ‘in house’ therapies team and/or other agencies to assist in the setup of high-tech communication aides for students throughout the school.
Applications are welcomed by people who may wish to combine the role with another (For example- another part-time role in special education; students studying in ICT courses; parents returning to work after a stay-at-home role)
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Friday 22nd September 2023 12 noon
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