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St Columba's are looking for an exceptional person to join our IT support team as the IT Technician. You will be part of the Support team that is responsible supporting for a wide range of technology used by staff and students.

The successful applicant will undertake day to day duties including technical support, maintenance and monitoring of key services and working with the Network Manager to ensure high standards of reliability of the school IT infrastructure. There will be opportunities to take ownership of key daily and monthly tasks related to IT Support.

Prior experience in an IT support environment would be highly advantageous although a passion for technology and a ‘can-do’ attitude are key. You will ideally have knowledge of Windows desktop and server operating systems and Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft 365. You will be enthusiastic and have a keen interest and passion for IT, be dependable and highly motivated with a superb customer service attitude.

The successful candidate will be good at thinking quickly, have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to stay calm under pressure, able to use your own initiative, prioritise tasks and work without direct supervision. Having excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team is important. The ability to comfortably communicate with both technical and non-technical people is key, as is good numeracy and literacy skills. There is a requirement to be able to lift and carry equipment. Every member of the Support Staff has their own area of responsibility but having a flexible attitude and able to assist in other areas is important. There may be the occasional need for work on a weekend or in the evening to support events around the school.

St Columba's most recent full Ofsted inspection (January 2019) judged the school to be a good school and said that the values we hold ‘…are evident in the safe and welcoming community the school has become.’ They also said that ‘Warm and positive relationships are a strong feature..’ and this includes the parent body who when questioned by Ofsted ‘…are extremely positive about the school’ and ‘Virtually all respondents would recommend (the school) to other parents.’

St Columba’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

The successful candidate will be required to also complete the CES Application Form.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview ahead of the closing date.

Interview date: Wednesday 13 December 2023

St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School is a mainstream, Catholic secondary school in Bexleyheath, Kent. This state academy caters to boys aged 11 to 16 and has approximately 800 students.

St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School was founded on 7th May 1973. The lower and upper schools were combined in June 1990. In 2005, £5 million was spent on building the new John Paul II teaching block, which included a new sports hall. Since September 2006, the school has had specialist status in performing and visual arts. It has its own theatre and has achieved the Artsmark Gold award.

St Columba's Catholic Boy's School is proud to be part of the South East London Catholic Academy Trust (www.selcat.org.uk)

Headteacher

Dave Evans

Vision and values

St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School aims to be an inclusive place of learning for everyone. It wants every member of the school community to feel unique, cared for and valued for their contributions. Teachers strive to challenge and support every student to reach their full potential. They work hard to get boys to actively participate in classes and to maintain a safe environment for every child to learn in. Equality is at the heart of the school’s values.

The extra-curricular activities available are varied and range from film club and basketball to choir and rugby.

Ofsted report

“The good curriculum meets the needs and aspirations of most students successfully. Through partnership work with businesses, professionals and other agencies, as well as the varied in-school activities, students have opportunities to develop a range of skills that help them prepare well for their futures.”

View St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School’s most recent Ofsted report