ICT and General Technician 2

JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: ICT and General Technician 2REPORTS TO: School Principal through designated line managerJOB PURPOSETo assist the line manager in the development of ICT within the School to ensure that all computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order to meet the needs of the school and to provide technical support and assistance to teaching and support staff in the implementation of the schools educational programme. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMAIN: Provision and Maintenance of ICT Facilities and Practical Resources - Ensure that the school-owned computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order.- Co-ordinate the repair of all ICT related equipment.- Liaise with the authorised repair agencies as is necessary.- Assist with the installation of ICT related hardware and ensuring its successful operation.- Perform routine software operations as required.- Make back-up copies of software for security purposes as required.- Assist with the installation of software on any school managed network.- Assist with the installation of software on stand-alone systems.- Make minor alterations where appropriate and copyright permitting to software as directed.- Maintain the schools website and support staff posting on the schools social media accounts- Liaise with the managed service provider as required to support the maintenance of the Classroom 2000 infrastructure. SUBSIDIARY: Provision and Maintenance of General Facilities and Practical Resources - Prepare resources for practical classes including setting up testing demonstrating and dismantling suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work.- Collect clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of ready for use.- Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.- Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items.- Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.- Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment. Administration- Development maintenance and operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to relevant administrative tasks- Maintenance of an inventory/records of relevant resources.- Assistance in the ordering/purchasing receiving checking storing and distribution of resources. General- Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.- Assist with evacuation in emergencies.- Undertake photocopying as required. Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties:- Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.- Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.- Carrying out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998) the post-holder is expected to promote good relations equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post click here.Evaluated at T2 grade SCP11-14 (EMcG 28.10.25) PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.FactorEssential CriteriaMethod of AssessmentQualificationsEither (a) or (b)(a) Five GCSEs (Grades A*-C) or equivalent to include English Language Mathematics and an ICT-related qualificationor(b) A qualification at Level 3 or aboveShortlisting by Application FormExperienceA minimum of one years paid experience working in a busy professional environmentShortlisting by Application FormKnowledgeDemonstrable evidence of knowledge of:The requirements of an ICT and General Technician 2Health and safety regulations as relevant to the roleGeneral administrative processes and recordsShortlisting by Application FormSECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.FactorEssential CriteriaMethod of AssessmentSkills / AbilitiesProven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomesEvidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills particularly in written EnglishEvidence of proficiency in the use of up-to-date computer hardware and softwareInterview and Application FormValues OrientationEvidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools values/ethos. You will find information about the schools values/ethos on our school websiteInterviewSECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIASome or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod of AssessmentExperienceA minimum of one years paid experience of working in an ICT-related areaShortlisting by Application FormDISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDThe Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.Further information can be accessed atNI Director theDepartment of Justice.APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTESTo view the applicant guidance notes please clickhere.To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority click here.The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities EmployerRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Building Services,Contracts & Procurement,HTML,JDE,Call Centre Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1