IT Co-ordinator

We are looking to hire an IT technician with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a school.

Person Specification

You will be an IT Technician with wide ranging experience and will have a good working knowledge of a variety of technologies.

You will have an excellent track record in managing a successful IT team and whilst knowledge of the educational system is useful, a willingness to learn about this specialist field is more important.

In particular, candidates should meet the following technical profile:

· Suitable ICT qualifications to degree level and/or previous experience in developing and maintaining an ICT network service

- Good knowledge of HTML and WordPress

- To maintain and update the School Website

· Awareness of school management / information systems

· Troubleshooting Network/Printer/Smart Boards and other IT related equipment/software in the school

· A competent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft/ Windows based ICT Networks having in depth knowledge of Windows client/server operating systems (server and desktop) and architecture.

· Good technical ability and the necessary skills to solve ICT hardware and software problems

· Ability to interpret and analyse data and act upon the information

· Ability to analyse issues, identify solutions leading to planning strategically and working to deadlines

· Strong organisational skills to prioritize work and manage time effectively particularly under pressure

· Knowledge and understanding to fully manage the following technical solutions:

o Cisco Switches

o Gsuite or Office 365

o a UTM style firewall solution

o a centralised wifi solution

o a centralised or externally hosted telephony solution

In addition, the personal qualities we are looking for include:

· Previous experience of working in school/education environment

· Proactive, enthusiastic, ambitious and energetic person

· Accurate & efficient and able to communicate with a wide range of people (eg. staff, students and suppliers)

· Willing and able to tackle and quickly learn a variety of tasks within the school’s ICT environment

· Able to work as part of a team

· Able to work well under pressure

· Experience of working in the GCC and an understanding of Islam and Arab culture

· Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly

· Flexibility to work outside of office hours

Job Type: Full-time