About the Role
We have an exciting new role of IT & AV Technician for a September 2026 start.
As IT & AV Technician, you will assist the IT & Digital Services Manager and IT Team with key areas of work including the school’s IT network, IT hardware and software infrastructure, the installation, maintenance, and availability of AV equipment, and support the reprographics team with daily tasks. There is also the exciting opportunity for the right candidate to enrol on to an appropriate IT/Network Engineer Apprenticeship or equivalent after successfully passing their probation period.
If you want to work in a school where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff) then this is the school for you.
Please click on the following link or copy to your browser to get a flavour of St Wilfrid’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5REzWqgTe0
As you will see from the link, we have great facilities, great staff and above all, great students!
This is a school that wants to be the very best it can be. Do you want to be part of that? You do not need to be a Catholic to work here, indeed many of our staff are not, but a willingness to embrace the ethos of the school is expected.
The strength of community at St Wilfrid’s is a strong one based upon mutual respect. The staff work incredibly hard and are prepared to go the extra mile for students. Our students are amazing and they contribute enormously to making the school such a welcoming and productive place. Our most recent Catholic School Inspection Report (October 2024) and our Ofsted Report (March 2023) certainly reinforce this aspect of school life. All potential applicants are invited and encouraged to arrange a visit – we firmly believe you won’t be disappointed!
Job Details
Salary: £18, 784 per annum including Crawley Weighting
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part time/Term time only. The position is 30 hours per week, 10-4.30pm Monday to Friday including a 1/2 hour unpaid break per day.
Location: St Wilfrid’s Catholic School, Crawley, West Sussex
Interviews: Week beginning 29 June 2026.
St Wilfrid's Catholic School reserves the right to review applications, interview and appoint before the closing date so please make sure your applications are sent as soon as possible.
Job Description
Assist with the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the school’s network system ensuring the network is operational during agreed access hours and assist with fixing failure problems.
- Assist with the maintenance of software, hardware and related equipment.
- Undertake regular server monitoring, housekeeping and daily backups.
- Support staff and students with Bromcom and related issues.
- Set up new workstations, printers and hardware and install software in accordance with licences.
- Monitor the use of software across the network and maintain a list of authorised software and licences.
- Undertake any repairs as required, seeking assistance from the Senior IT Support.
- Support staff, students and third-party providers with the installation, maintenance and availability of the school’s AV equipment.
- Provide reprographics support including undertaking daily reprographic tasks and supporting staff and students receive resources in a timely manner.
- Assist the IT Support Helpdesk and tickets, update in a timely manner and escalate where necessary.
- Provide IT technical support to students, staff and other stakeholders.
- Assist with IT support for formal and informal examinations.
- Take responsibility for the upkeep and cleanliness of IT storage.
- Ensure compliance with the school’s IT acceptable usage policy and confidentiality policy.
- Ensure stock of consumables and parts are monitored and replenished as necessary.
- Support at evening and weekend events such as Open Evenings and Production. This will be included within contracted hours.
Other duties:
- To participate in INSET (Professional Development Days.)
- To participate in the staff appraisal processes of the school.
- Other duties as the IT & Digital Services Manager may reasonable require
- Adhere to school policies, the Staff Code of Conduct and the school’s Safeguarding Policy.
Qualifications:
- GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths.
- Relevant IT qualification or shows a willingness to undertake further training.
- At the end of the probation period (six months) to enrol on to an appropriate IT/Network Engineer Apprenticeship or equivalent.
Personal Specification:
- The ability to work in a team and to be flexible to the needs of the school.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately even when under pressure.
- Willingness to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
- The confidence to work effectively with staff, students and parents
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including the ability to work to deadlines and the flexibility to take on new tasks as they arise
- Commitment to staff welfare, including being understanding, supportive and able to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to equal opportunities and the equal value of all members of the school community.
- Experience of working in a school environment.
Further Information
St Wilfrid’s Catholic School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02851.
Job Reference: SCHO02851
