Blessed William Howard Catholic School is recruiting a IT & Systems Engineer in Stafford, United Kingdom. This permanent school IT role is advertised for term time plus five weeks, supporting systems at Blessed William Howard Catholic High School.
Employer: Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Location: Stafford, United Kingdom
Working pattern: full time, part time
Advertised pay: GBP 26,427 full-time equivalent; term time plus five weeks
Closing date: 2026-11-04, 08:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Role and responsibilities
Manage helpdesk requests, install and troubleshoot devices, maintain accounts and permissions, and support Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Active Directory. Keep asset records, assist with audio-visual equipment and contribute to secure systems, filtering and data protection.
Requirements
The advert seeks helpdesk experience, Microsoft 365 capability, troubleshooting skills, basic networking knowledge and clear communication. GCSE-level English and mathematics and education to A-Level or equivalent are listed. Education-sector experience, Google Workspace, PaperCut and an IT qualification are desirable.
Preparing your application
Explain a recurring support issue you investigated and how you reduced repeat incidents. Describe your own account-administration responsibilities and security checks. Link examples to both customer service and technical work, and distinguish the full-time-equivalent salary from the term-time payment.
How to apply
Use the employer-designated application link below to open the full vacancy and complete its application form. The school or trust has specified that a CV alone will not be accepted. Read the person specification and any recruitment pack before submitting; use them to check every essential criterion and the documents required for this particular appointment. Closing date: 2026-11-04, 08:00 GMT (UTC+0). Apply early because school employers may close adverts before the stated deadline.
Prepare an accurate employment history and explain any gaps where the form asks for them. Check qualification names, dates and referee contact details before sending. Keep a copy of your completed form and submission confirmation. This post involves a school setting, so follow the employer's safeguarding declarations and pre-employment checks. The listing says visa sponsorship is unavailable for this vacancy; applicants should check their eligibility before applying.
Apply through the employer’s designated recruitment system
Source: Employer-published vacancy on Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Independently summarised by SmartLinksJobs; checked 29 October 2026 UTC.