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ICT Technician 1 2 Posts

ICT Technician 1 2 Posts

Education Authority Northern IrelandNewry, Northern Ireland, UK
19 days ago
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : ICT Technician 1

REPORTS TO : School Principal through designated line manager

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the line manager in the development of ICT within the School and ensure that all computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order to meet the needs of the school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the designated line manager the post holder will be responsible for the following in accordance with appropriate regulations :

Provision and Maintenance of ICT Facilities and Practical Resources

  • Ensure that the school owned microcomputer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order.
  • Coordinate repair of all ICT related equipment.
  • Liaise with authorised repair agencies as necessary.
  • Assist in the installation of ICT related hardware and ensuring its successful operation.
  • Perform routine software operations as required.
  • Make backup 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 standalone systems.
  • Make minor alterations where appropriate and copyright permitting to software as directed.
  • Liaise with the managed service provider as required to support the maintenance of the Classroom 2000 system.

Administration

  • Operate manual and / or computerised information systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
  • Maintain an inventory / records of departmental resources.
  • Assist in the ordering / purchasing receiving checking storing and distribution of resources.

    • Other Duties

  • Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.

    • 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 postholder 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.

    PERSON SPECIFICATION

    NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

  • You 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 CRITERIA

    The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may 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.

    Factor

    Essential Criteria

    Method of Assessment

    Qualifications

    Shortlisting by Application Form

    Experience

    A minimum of 6 months experience of working with Multifunction devices e.g. printers copiers scanners including consumables.

    A minimum of 6 months experience of working with Apple technology

    Shortlisting by Application Form

    Knowledge

    Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of :

  • The requirements of a ICT Technician 1
  • Clevertouch Smart Boards (Software & Firmware upgrades)
  • Health and safety regulations as relevant to the role
  • General administrative processes and records

    • Shortlisting by Application Form

    SECTION 2 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

    The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview / selection stage.

    Factor

    Essential Criteria

    Method of Assessment

    Skills / Abilities

    Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

    Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes

    Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills

    Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages to include use of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

    Interview

    Values Orientation

    Evidence 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 website

    Interview

    SECTION 3 DESIRABLE CRITERIA

    Some 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.

    Factor

    Desirable Criteria

    Method of Assessment

    Experience

    A minimum of one years experience of working in a IT related area.

    Shortlisting by Application Form

    DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

    The 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 you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the preemployment stage.

    Further information can be accessed at NI Director the Department of Justice.

    APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

    To view the applicant guidance notes please click here.

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    The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

    Required Experience :

    Key Skills

    Mainframe,Access Control System,Application Development,Information Technology Sales,Investment Management,AS 400

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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