IT Technician/Engineer

Calling all IT Technicians – time to shape your future ?

Our client an excellent educational organisation that has a real passion for driving student success , made up of a group of schools (14) within their network (mainly across North London) are looking for IT Technicians/ Engineers to make this role their own. You do NOT need a car for this role – and you will have all your travel paid for– want to know more ..?

The Role:

Join the IT team as a roaming IT technician and become the  go-to  person for multiple schools. You’ll provide top-notch 1st and 2nd line support, ensuring a smooth tech experience for staff and students.

Your mission

• Be the front-of-house IT at assigned schools, tackling tech challenges via phone, email, and on-site visits.
• Resolving issues related to hardware, software, networks, and more.
• Explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical users
• Collaborate on exciting IT projects, like migrating to the cloud for a more streamlined support system.
• Help build a strong IT foundation by contributing to documentation and procedures.

The area of interest to you:

• Make a real difference: Your work keeps teachers and students connected and learning without tech interruptions.
• Be part of a supportive team: Learn and grow alongside passionate colleagues in a collaborative environment.
• Embrace continuous learning: Develop your skills with opportunities for professional development.

The Technology:

• Experience providing 1st and 2nd line IT support.
• Skilled with ITSM tools (Freshworks a real plus). Google Workspace and Microsoft Office pro.
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of Windows, Chromebooks, MacOS, mobile devices, and basic networking.
• Excellent communicator: explain tech clearly, listen well, and build rapport.
• Problem-solver extraordinaire: identify issues, troubleshoot effectively, and prioritize tasks.

If you feel you have the required knowledge and experience and would like to apply for this role, then please send your CV to ssimms@esp-recruit.co.uk

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Location: Nr Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £30-35K negotiable
Contract: Permanent
Summary: Schools group at the forefront of IT in Education utilising Windows Tech stack throughout, 121 devices, AI and the Power Suite requires an IT service desk technician to join the team.

Job Title: Director of IT and Digital Strategy
Location: London
Salary: TBC

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We are delighted to announce our partnership with Eltham College Family of Schools for the recruitment of an operationally experienced, enthusiastic, and strategically minded technology leader.

Location: Gloucester/Worcester
Salary: £30K+ transport
Contract: Permanent
Summary: Local Managed Service Company supporting schools across the counties, offers this interesting and challenging role, and the chance to develop your IT skills in a supportive company.

I don’t know how many staff Will has hired for us this year, but they have all been excellent as have Will and his team.

Tom Welch, Managing Director

Turn IT On

Will Townsend at ESP is excellent at sourcing candidates in very specialist areas, which we may otherwise not have found. He is open and honest, service oriented and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend Will and ESP wholeheartedly.

Your contractor has been a fantastic support to the IT department over the past weeks and we can highly recommend him for any future contracts you arrange on his behalf.

Business Manager

You have been an  amazing help and I can’t thank you enough

The Coopers’ Company and Coburn School

Thank you for all of your assistance with this vacancy, it was a positive experience for us and we are grateful for your professional support throughout.

Leathersellers Federation of Schools

Leathersellers Federation of Schools

I have known William for many years. He was my first call when I began looking for a new job and matched me up with a great employer within a few weeks. He stayed in touch throughout the recruitment process and followed up after I began my new job to see how I was settling in. If you work in this area of education and are looking to recruit or move on from your current job this is the place to start.

Mark Blackwood Senior MIS Consultant

Senior MIS Consultant

William is both friendly and professional. Always prepared to listen and advise but never pushy. He found me a job doing what I have always wanted to do. Thank you

Lesley, MIS and SIMS Consultant

MIS Consultant

Thank you for your help with this, you certainly do have some contacts and always find someone for us.

Cygnet IT services CIC

I am delighted with the service that ESP has provided, in particular Nick Sion, who has worked hard to secure me a position at a brilliant school in London. He has kept in touch with me at all stages of the recruitment process and has been extremely helpful to me.

iSAMS Reporting Manager

Justin, iSAMS Reporting Manager

I was contacted by ESP regarding a potential contract and from the first phone call over a year ago, to our continued communications, they have always been courteous, professional, and informative. Nick who is one of the Senior Consultants was especially helpful when organising my CV, paperwork and interviews before I started. He has also negotiated several extensions to my contract including a pay rise on my latest renewal.

Will, Marysia, Lewis and the whole team have also been very helpful when dealing with any queries I have had and they always go out of their way to ensure that I am paid on time. I would recommend ESP to contractors as they go the extra mile to make sure everything is in place, before and during the time you work for them.

IT Contractor

Mark, IT Contractor

Nick has been amazing and has supported me while I was looking for my next career move. He was always available if I had any questions or queries and went above and beyond when I was going through the hiring process for my new role. Nothing was ever too much trouble and I would not be in the role I am in today without his persistence and expertise.

Candidate Placement

Luke, Candidate

I just wanted to drop you an email to comment on the excellent service I have received from Steve. From the very beginning of the recruitment process, Steve has been professional, helpful and very responsive in communications. I’ve been especially impressed by the updates I have been sent about the progress of the application without me having to chase. It’s a pleasure nowadays to find this sort of service. I have been very happy to deal with ESP.

Job Candidate

Job Candidate

Steve Simms has been fantastic through the whole process, he has made what can be a stressful process into something easy and relaxed. Steve took all my questions and concerns and provided me with honest and quick answers. He was always contactable and made me feel comfortable throughout. I thank Steve and ESP for landing me my dream job.

Successfully placed candidate

Candidate

ESP is my first port of call for any new positions I need to fill or for new positions for myself.

Lee Dowling, IT Manager

Edge Grove School

I would personally recommend Nick and ESP to any employer or job seeker in the education sector.

Cognita Schools

Will has done me proud whenever I’ve needed him over the years and I have recommended ESP to many friends and colleagues, whether they were hiring or looking to be hired. He clearly puts effort into matching people and roles, rather than just shoe-horning unsuitable people in.

Lee Dowling, IT Manager

Edge Grove School

ESP’s thorough and professional approach to recruitment is a refreshing change compared with other agencies that send unqualified candidates who do not meet requirements. The standard and consistency of candidates is always good and so is the level of communication and understanding of our requirements, which is most welcome.

Mark Nelson, Head of Service Delivery

Gaia Technologies PLC

ESP makes it easy and find the right people fast

Prad Samtani, Director of IT

Throughout the four years I have worked with ESP, they have provided me with interesting and challenging IT contracts in schools. They are the best.

I have worked for ESP for six years as an independent SIMS consultant. They are very helpful, a pleasure to deal with and they really specialise in SIMS which is great for me.

Nick has an excellent understanding of the independent schools sector as well as the applications used within schools, specifically academic MIS offerings such as SIMS and iSAMS. His cognizance of the schools’ job market is exceptional and I have always found him to be dedicated and hard working.

Cognita Schools

ESP are excellent at recruiting candidates in very specialist areas, which we would otherwise not have found. Hard working, meticulous and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend them wholeheartedly.

Principal, Abbey College Manchester

I don’t know how many staff Will has hired for us this year, but they have all been excellent as have Will and his team.

Tom Welch, Managing Director

Turn IT On

Will Townsend at ESP is excellent at sourcing candidates in very specialist areas, which we may otherwise not have found. He is open and honest, service oriented and prompt in any correspondence – I recommend Will and ESP wholeheartedly.