Senior ICT Technician
Full time – 52 weeks
Required as soon as possible
This is an exceptional opportunity for a new Senior ICT Technician to join a flourishing co-educational boarding and day school, set on an attractive 100-acre campus in Witley, Surrey.
The Senior ICT technician will be responsible for supporting the Director of IT and the Bridewell IT Team in the design, development and maintenance of the IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring the smooth running of supported IT systems. They will work across all Bridewell schools and specifically be responsible for managing the daily running of IT at Longacre School and will co-manage the daily running at King Edwards School. There may be occasions where assistance in the broader operational running of Longacre may be required.
They will ensure the security of all IT hardware through regular software and firmware updates and patching, providing outstanding, proactive and accessible support to all users. They will oversee the running of the helpdesk system and will also provide support and work collaboratively with the Bridewell IT Team to enable IT facilities to be used seamlessly for Teaching and Learning.
They will also assist in the IT development of schools and the Foundation in collaboration with the Bridewell IT Team. Due to the multi-site nature of the role, there is a requirement for personal transport.
King Edward’s School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 480 pupils, around 25% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.
Barrow Hills School is a co-educational 2-13 years prep school, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.
Longacre School is a thriving, co-educational preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years. Set in a beautiful rural location on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Shamley Green, between Guildford and Cranleigh, the school offers a wonderful environment for young children.
In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as substantially reduced school fees at King Edward’s, Barrow Hills and Longacre Schools, free school lunches, free on-site parking, use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities & competitive rates of pay.
For further details, please see our job description and visit our website www.kesw.org, or contact the HR Department at HR@kesw.org or telephone 01428 686739.
Closing date for applications: 12pm, Thursday 18th September 2025. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.
King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy. Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
