Onsite IT Technician Term Time

Onsite IT Support Technician (Term Time)

£20,621.93

Birmingham Based

With training, the first weeks will be spent shadowing a senior team member. Applicants with an interest in IT, even without hands‑on experience, are welcome.

What you will be doing

  • Provide scheduled technical maintenance and support for ICT across a set of schools.
  • Work on larger installations in line with documented project plans.
  • Deliver reactive IT support (telephone, remote, site visits, hardware quotations).
  • Research and document development projects and procedures aligned with strategic objectives.

What we are looking for

  • Strong customer service skills.
  • An interest in IT and a career in this area.
  • Ideally some form of IT qualification (GCSE/A Level) although this is not essential.
  • Happy to work term time only.
  • Full UK licence with access to own vehicle.

About Entrust

Entrust is a joint venture between Capita and Staffordshire County Council. We work across the UK in partnership with schools, academies, and local authorities to provide specialist expertise around school improvement, learning technologies, and support services. We currently work in over 50 local authorities, with 600 schools.

What\'s in it for you?

  • Competitive basic salary of £24,043.50, prorated to reflect the part‑time nature (actual salary £20,621.93).
  • Paid day off for volunteering or personal causes.
  • Auto‑enrolment to company pension and life assurance; cycle2work scheme; 15 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption leave; shared parental leave; two weeks paternity.
  • Voluntary benefits covering retail discounts, health & wellbeing, travel, and technology.
  • Access to employee network groups promoting inclusivity.

Next steps

Choose \'Apply now\' to fill out the short application so we can get to know you better.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity, disability confident employer. If you need adjustments during recruitment, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com.
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