IT Technician

Location: Hackney

A progressive, digitally integrated secondary school located in the vibrant London Borough of Hackney is seeking a proactive, technical, and solution-focused IT Technician to join their fast-paced Systems & Network Support team. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic IT enthusiast or experienced support specialist looking to play a vital role in maintaining modern, secure, and reliable educational technology across the school.

About the Role

As the IT Technician, you will serve as a primary technical troubleshooter across the school campus, delivering first- and second-line IT support to teachers, operational staff, and students. Working under the guidance of the Network Manager, you will maintain hardware, software, user infrastructure, and classroom AV systems to ensure smooth, uninterrupted learning and digital operations every day.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A modern, forward-thinking secondary school featuring advanced digital learning spaces and fully networked technical infrastructure

• Culture: A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive workplace backed by an ambitious IT team and dedicated school leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, customer-focused 1st and 2nd-line technical support for hardware, software, network connectivity, and peripheral devices.

• Configure, deploy, and maintain desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, interactive displays, and printing solutions across all departments.

• Manage user accounts, access permissions, and group policies within Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace environments.

• Perform routine hardware diagnostics, system updates, software deployments, and basic network cabling maintenance.

• Log, track, and resolve helpdesk tickets efficiently, ensuring clear communication with staff and escalated issues are handled promptly.

• Support audiovisual (AV) setups for assemblies, school productions, and staff presentations.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience in a technical support role.

• Proven experience supporting Windows OS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and common school management platforms (e.g., SIMS, Arbor).

• Strong hardware troubleshooting skills, covering desktops, laptops, printers, interactive screens, and local network setups.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving with high attention to detail and strong time-management skills.

• Outstanding communication skills and a patient, approachable manner when assisting end-users of varying technical abilities.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London support staff pay scale (commensurate with experience and qualifications).

• Continuous professional development (CPD), vendor certifications support, and access to a supportive, forward-thinking staff environment.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated, tech-savvy professional looking to build your career in a dynamic Hackney school, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.