IT Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
IT Technician
Permanent, All year round
Grade 3, 37 hours per week
£22,777 - £24,054
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic IT professional to join Windsor Olympus Academy, our brand new free school due to open in Sandwell in September 2023 recruiting students from the local area including Birmingham.
The school will cater for students aged 11 to 16. It will open with Year 7 students only as a six-form entry school and grow year-on-year to provide education for 900 students after five years.
Windsor Olympus Academy will raise aspirations and unlock students’ academic and personal potential. The school will generate a love of learning, stimulate curiosity and develop creativity. It will cultivate enthusiasm and engagement so that students can become the best possible learners. It will support students in achieving academic success and build character. It will act as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the local community. Regardless of their background, students will have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
For more information about this position please visit https://www.windsoracademytrust.org.uk/job-vacancies-and-careers/ or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Lauren Martin, PA to the Headteacher Designate at lmartin@olympus.windsoracademytrust.org.uk
Closing date: 22nd May 2023 at 12pm
Interviews date: 25th May 2023
We look forward to hearing from you!
Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IT Technician roles across Windsor Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,777 - £24,054 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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