ICT Technician

Hours: 16 per week (Term Time only)

Location: The Forum School - Blandford Forum, Dorset

Salary: Gross annual salary of £9,261

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ICT Technician who will assist in the delivery of first line IT support throughout the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general maintenance of defined computer, audio-visual and other communication equipment and for the resolution of identified technical problems. The role will also involve general tasks which promote the use of ICT across the curriculum.  

 The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and technical skills together with the ability to work accurately under pressure. A good general education, computer literacy and a ‘can do’ attitude is required along with the ability to work well in a team. Prior experience in an IT role is desirable.

Benefits of working with us:

• A gross annual salary of £8,991.36 - Term Time role
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
• Stakeholder pension
• Annual employee awards evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

About Us:

The Forum School is a 52-week residential specialist school, nestled within 28 acres of the stunning Dorset countryside.

We are dedicated to providing quality therapeutic care and education to young people with Autism, severe learning difficulties, challenging behaviour, and complex needs.

The young people we educate and care for come to us with a diverse range of needs and challenges. Our mission is to help them build hope, confidence, knowledge, and skills to unlock their potential.

Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Cambian will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Join us at The Forum School and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with special needs. 

Apply today to embark on this rewarding journey!