IT Technician

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: ITTechGeneral
Salary: Competitive: based on experience
Job Published: 2 days ago

Support Innovation – Become an IT Technician!

Are you a tech-savvy, problem-solving individual with a passion for IT and education? Here’s your chance to play a crucial role in supporting schools across the Newcastle region, ensuring that students and staff have the tools and support they need to thrive in a digital learning environment.

Why this role is perfect for you:

  • Tech Support Role: Manage and maintain IT equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure a smooth-running digital environment for both students and teachers.
  • Competitive Daily Rate: £80- £110 per day, depending on experience.
  • Diverse Experience: Work in a variety of schools across the Newcastle region, gaining experience with a range of IT systems and educational technologies.
  • Convenient Location: Based in the Newcastle region, with excellent transport links and local amenities, so you can easily balance work with your personal life.
  • Career Development: With Protocol Education, you’ll have access to ongoing professional development, training, and support to grow your skills and advance in the IT field.

What we’re looking for:

  • A proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of IT systems and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with computer hardware, software, networks, and general tech support is ideal, but not essential—we provide guidance and training for the right candidate.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with staff and students.
  • Someone who is organised, reliable, and ready to contribute to the smooth operation of the school’s IT infrastructure.

If you're ready to be an essential part of a school’s digital backbone and help support students and staff in an ever-evolving tech landscape, Protocol Education wants to hear from you!

Apply now to become an IT Technician and help keep technology running smoothly across the Newcastle region.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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