IT Technician
Full Time | Permanent | Quinton House School, Northamptonshire
About The School
Quinton is a beautiful school on the edge of Northampton and is surrounded by 31 acres of parkland. Our students are polite, engaging and we are on a mission to lead the way.
The school is a family and we work hard to ensure our students have the very best holistic education. The parents deserve a wonderful experience as they place their trust in us to educate and develop the character of their children.
The school has three buildings that house our Prep, Senior and Sixth Form students. The buildings range from grade one listed to old stable blocks and a state of the art sports hall, truly marrying up the old and the new. The school refuses to stand still and is always working on being better for all those who work and study there. We are a team, aligned and focused on our service, seeking a new member of the family.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced
IT Technician to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 95,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About The Role
As the IT Support Technician, you’ll be the friendly and approachable face of IT at our school, supporting staff and students across our Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form buildings.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and building positive relationships with users. Ideally, you’ll have experience working in a school or education setting and will be confident in providing 2nd and 3rd line support.
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Who we are looking for:
We’re looking for a confident IT professional with a strong technical background in 2nd and 3rd line support and experience in a customer-facing role – ideally within a school environment. You’ll be approachable, patient, and able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users, with a calm and professional manner when supporting both staff and students. A proactive team player, you’ll be eager to learn and ready to support others. You'll need solid knowledge of Windows Server (2012–2022), Windows 10 and 11, Active Directory, Office 365, Microsoft Office applications, some experience with working wit and supporting iPads, and networking technologies including LAN/WAN, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and wireless.
Benefits at Cognita:
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Aviva Pension
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- Excellent Holiday Allowance
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Professional Development
How to Apply Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 20/07/2025
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
