IT Technician (Prep School)
Early application are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage of the advertising process if a sufficient volume of applications have been reached.
Cheltenham College is seeking an approachable and capable IT Technician to support our Prep School.
This is a varied, hands-on role supporting staff and pupils across the day-to-day life of a busy and vibrant school community. The successful candidate will become a visible and trusted presence within the Prep School, providing day-to-day support for staff and pupils while working closely with the wider College IT team to ensure reliable, effective and well-supported technology services.
The role offers the opportunity to work in a professional and well-established IT environment, supported by an experienced central IT team and modern technologies across Apple, Microsoft and classroom systems. It combines practical technical support with relationship-building, problem solving and direct engagement with teaching staff and pupils.
We are looking for someone who enjoys helping people, takes pride in providing reliable support, and values working within a collaborative school community. The role may suit candidates at different stages of their IT career, including those seeking a more community-focused and balanced IT support environment. Professional development and training are actively supported.
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum, full-time equivalent, depending on skills and experience.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week ( We do have a degree of flexibility to offer this role on a term-time-plus basis or similar working arrangements by agreement. The normal Prep School support pattern is 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday during term-time. Occasional Saturday morning support will be required as part of the IT Support rota.
We are open to discussing full-time, term-time-plus or annualised-hours working arrangements, provided the normal Prep School term-time support pattern can be met. Some planned work during the school holidays will be required for device refresh, preparation and agreed IT activities.
What you will do
Support classroom technology, staff devices, printers, audio-visual equipment and other digital services used across the school.
Assist with the setup, maintenance and deployment of iPads, Apple Macs, Windows PCs and other devices.
Who we are looking for
Why join Cheltenham College?
Benefits include: Lunch during term time, Executive Pension Scheme, complimentary membership to College’s gyms and pool as well as discounts at local retailers, health & wellbeing and hospitality venues.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to employment as we are currently unable to sponsor visa applications.
How To Apply
- Closing date: 15th July
- Interviews to be held shortly after.
Please click on the application link to apply for this role. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.
Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.
