IT Helpdesk Technician

Summary

The Perse School is seeking to appoint a IT Helpdesk Technician, this role is a technical position within the IT department, acting as the main point of contact for daily technical inquiries. Collaborating with another IT Helpdesk Technician, this role will offer diverse support across all three school sites. Additionally, this role involves assisting senior team members with various technical projects.

Detail

The Perse School is seeking to appoint a IT Helpdesk Technician, this role is a technical position within the IT department, acting as the main point of contact for daily technical inquiries. Collaborating with another IT Helpdesk Technician, this role will offer diverse support across all three school sites. Additionally, this role involves assisting senior team members with various technical projects.

The IT department is led by the IT Director and is supported by an IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior IT Systems Engineer, Senior Systems Manager, Power Platforms Developer, Data Manager, Data Administrator, IT Helpdesk Technicians, Senior IT Helpdesk Technician, and an IT Office Administrator.

The Perse School is split across three main sites and all members of the IT Department are expected to provide support, which may involve visiting other sites in Cambridge to effectively complete their duties. In particular, under the direction of the IT Manager, the IT Helpdesk Technician will be located at the Prep School on Trumpington Road regularly during term-time.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Thursday 27th March at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on Monday 31st March and Wednesday 2nd April 2025.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment.

Further Information

https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/