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Job Description
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant ICT Engineer to join our administration team.
About the Role
- Successful candidate will be responsible to provide support to the ICT Engineer in supporting the maintenance of all ICT equipment in the school.
- You will be responsible for facilitating and providing IT support to all administrative and educational staff.
- You will ensure best practices for the use of systems, applications, the Intranet portal and the Internet.
- Your main responsibilities will include installing, configuring, maintaining and administrating hardware, software and infrastructure equipment in all areas of the school such as offices, classrooms and labs. You will troubleshoot any problems arising from the IT equipment and respond to emergency calls around the school environment.
- You will be responsible for following company procedures for back-ups, security or restoration of all IT equipment and software. You will maintain a record of the licenses, hardware and passwords. You will also collaborate and interact with IT staff within the School Support Centre and in other GEMS schools where appropriate.
Skills
Skills
About You
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or related subject).
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position with hands on experience in maintaining ICT Infrastructure.
- Have experience working with a great variety of hardware such as servers, switches, wireless access points, routers, firewalls, PC/Laptop/tablets, whiteboards, video conferencing, etc.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills. With meticulous attention to detail, you will enjoy problem solving, will work well under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
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WESGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - SHARJAH
GEMS Wesgreen International School is a world class British School in the Heart of Sharjah and is recognised amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in the state. We are a vibrant, welcoming and dynamic school, that provides a world class British education for every student who enters our doors. Our main purpose is to ensure that every single child receives a world class education across all areas of their development. We have an unwavering belief that all students can achieve their full potential. As a British School Overseas (accredited and recognised by the DfE in the UK), we continue to evolve our educational offering to ensure we are equipping all our students with the right mindset and skills set to enable them to thrive in the world of today and tomorrow. Wesgreen students are being prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow. Wesgreen International School was founded in 1991 and became a member of the GEMS international network of schools in 2017. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and has around 3500 students spread across four separate campuses on one site: Early Years (FS1, FS2, and Year 1); a co-educational Primary (Year 2 to Year 5); a Boys' Secondary School (Year 6 to Year 13), and a similar Secondary Girls' School. Wesgreen is a world-class academic institution with a long history of high academic Success. The school is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), which helps raise educational standards and creates opportunities for staff professional development. The school is also an AoBSO (Association of British Schools Oversea) member, which is a selective association of only the top British International schools from around the world and recognised by the UK department for Education. Many alumni serve as dedicated members of their alma mater's parent body, while others excel at some of the world's best universities. In addition, the school inspires excellence and empowers global minds by engaging passionate and qualified international educators in a culturally responsive setting. Many staff and families enjoy longstanding educational partnerships, which is one of the community's many strengths and reason of connection.