UK remote
School Technican
About this role
Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for supporting schools and delivering exceptional technical service? We are looking for a School Technician to join our team and provide on-site and remote IT support, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of school technology systems. Key Responsibilities Customer Support & Satisfaction Attend scheduled and unscheduled site visits to provide hands-on IT support. Address issues raised by clients and proactively resolve technical challenges.
Maintain effective communication with clients, keeping them informed of progress and next steps. Ensure work completion is documented accurately in managed service tickets. Hardware & Software Support Diagnose, repair, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, AV equipment, and peripheral devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and educational software, including productivity suites and specialized applications.
Deploy and re-image hardware, set up printers, and manage print accounts. Network & IT Security Maintain network user accounts, permissions, and profiles. Configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPNs, and networking equipment. Ensure cybersecurity best practices, antivirus updates, firewall configuration, and web/email filtering are up to date. Audio-Visual & Remote Support Set up and maintain AV equipment, including projectors, smart boards, and video conferencing tools.
Provide remote support using tools like Remote Desktop or TeamViewer, coordinating with 2nd and 3rd line support teams. Documentation & Inventory Management Maintain accurate technical documentation, network diagrams, and user guides. Support schools in managing IT inventory, recommending purchases when required. Ensure adherence to company and client processes to deliver a consistently high-quality experience. Additional Responsibilities Provide 1st line support across all school IT systems.
Assist with IT projects when school support work is not scheduled. Technical Skills Strong IT support background; experience in schools desirable. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Azure, Gmail / G-Suite, and Google Classroom. Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Hyper-V / VMware, Veeam, and Intune. Networking fundamentals: LAN, WAN, switches, DHCP, DNS. Mobile device management for Android and iOS devices.