School Technician - McLaren High School - 102367

At McLaren High School, we are committed to excellence in education and the holistic development of our young people. With a team of highly professional teaching and support staff, we set high expectations for our pupils, working in partnership with parents to challenge, support, and inspire them. Our school community is built on the core values of Inclusivity, Community, Kindness, and Growth, ensuring that every pupil is empowered to succeed, develop confidence, and become a responsible global citizen. These commitments were recognised when we were named Scottish Secondary School of the Year 2024 by the Sunday Times Parent Power List.

Due to a long term absence we are seeking a temporary ICT Technician to provide support with a range of ICT matters across all areas of the school. You will have a pro active problem solving approach to work carrying out chromebook repairs and maintenance, supporting Teachers with classroom ICT, including configuration and installation of ICT equipment in classrooms and computer labs.

You will also be required to carry out regular ICT housekeeping ensuring back ups are run, user accounts are created and removed appropriately. Flexibility will be required from time to time, eg to ensure set up for events such as annual awards ceremonies.

This is a stand alone role within the school, you are part of a wider network of technicians based in each of the secondary schools and support and guidance is available through the central service desk and education technology team.

McLaren High School is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland, on the southern edge of Callander—an easy commute from the Central Belt, just 25 minutes from Stirling and 45 minutes from Glasgow.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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The Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
  • Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
  • Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
  • Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
  • Carers Leave
  • Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing support
  • Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Lift share Scheme
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Technology Benefit Scheme
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