Full-time | Permanent | Cheltenham
Join a Growing Independent School Group
Are you an experienced IT Engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, supporting users and working across multiple sites?
Alpha Schools is looking for a proactive and customer-focused 2nd Line Field IT Engineer to join our expanding IT Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our network of 20 independent schools, supporting staff and students by ensuring our IT infrastructure is secure, reliable and operating at its very best.
Based in Cheltenham, you'll travel to our schools when required, providing hands-on technical support and working alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality IT services.
About Alpha Schools
Founded in 2003, Alpha Schools has quietly grown to be one of the largest operators of independent schools in the UK. With 19 schools, catering to students ranging from infants as young as 4 months old to young adults at 18 years old.
We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Join us at Alpha Schools and embark on a transformative journey that will unlock endless possibilities for personal and professional growth.
About the Role and You
Contact type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Start date: Immediate start available
Location: Cheltenham
The Role: As a Field IT Engineer, you'll provide both remote and on-site technical support, ensuring our schools' IT systems operate efficiently with minimal disruption. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 2nd Line technical support to schools and Head Office.
- Installing, configuring and maintaining desktops, laptops, printers and other IT equipment.
- Supporting Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 and user accounts.
- Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and network issues.
- Maintaining and supporting Active Directory, networking equipment and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
- Carrying out system upgrades, maintenance and security updates.
- Supporting school visits to resolve technical issues and deliver infrastructure improvements.
- Maintaining accurate IT documentation and asset records.
- Delivering excellent customer service and technical advice to school staff.
About You : We're looking for someone who is technically capable, organised and enjoys building positive working relationships. Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience in a 2nd Line IT Support or Field IT Engineer role.
- Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365.
- Experience supporting hardware, software and network infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of Active Directory, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and networking fundamentals.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between schools.
- Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
A degree in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline is desirable but not essential where relevant commercial experience can be demonstrated.
This role involves regular travel between Alpha Schools locations. Occasional flexibility may be required to support planned maintenance or urgent technical issues outside normal working hours.
Why Join Alpha Schools?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Early finish on Fridays
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service up to 33 days
- Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
- Employee Wellness Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work across a diverse and growing independent school group
If you're a motivated IT professional looking for a varied field-based role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Alpha Schools IT Team.
We look forward to welcoming you to Alpha Schools!
Alpha Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the candidates. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
