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Join Our Team at The Blandford School

At The Blandford School, we are proud to offer an inspiring, inclusive, and supportive environment where both students and staff can thrive. We believe in providing every member of our community with the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real impact.

Whether you’re an experienced educator, a specialist in a support role, or just starting your career in education, we welcome passionate, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Join us, and help shape the future of our students while being part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Explore our current vacancies below and take the next step in your career with The Blandford School.

 

IT Systems Technician

37 hours per week | 42 weeks per year | Permanent

Salary: Grade 6, SCP 6–9 – Actual Salary £26,847–£28,153
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 9.00am, Wednesday 14 October 2026
Interview Date: TBC

Join Our Team

The Blandford School is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and customer-focused IT Systems Technician to join our friendly and dedicated support staff team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has strong technical skills and is passionate about using technology to support teaching and learning.

The role is for 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year, working term time plus INSET days and three weeks during the school holidays.

About the Role

Working under the direction of our IT Manager, you will:

  • Provide first and second-line technical support to staff and students.

  • Maintain and support the school’s IT infrastructure, devices and software.

  • Install, configure and troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.

  • Support classroom technology, including interactive displays and audiovisual equipment.

  • Assist with user account administration and cybersecurity procedures.

  • Help manage laptops, desktops, mobile devices and printers.

  • Contribute to IT projects and future technology developments across the school.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience providing IT support in a professional environment.

  • Has good knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 and network technologies.

  • Has excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Can prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.

  • Works collaboratively and is keen to help implement new technologies and more efficient ways of working.

  • Is committed to supporting the educational success of young people.

Why Join The Blandford School?

The Blandford School is a popular and successful 11–18 secondary school and Sixth Form with approximately 1,100 students. We were judged Good in all areas by Ofsted and are proud of our strong community ethos, excellent facilities and commitment to providing the very best education and support for our students.

We can offer:

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.

  • A supportive, collaborative and dedicated staff team.

  • A modern and well-resourced working environment.

  • The opportunity to contribute to the school’s ongoing digital transformation and help shape how technology is used across the school.

Situated in the beautiful county of Dorset, we are approximately 30 minutes from the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park.

We warmly welcome candidates who would like to visit the school before applying. Please contact Stacey Stevens at sstevens@blandfordschool.org.uk to arrange a visit or for further information.

How to Apply

All applications must be made through the Dorset Council website. CV applications will not be considered.

Apply Here

Safeguarding

The Blandford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with safer recruitment guidelines. The school will also conduct appropriate online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of its safeguarding procedures.

The Blandford School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Closing date: 9.00am, Wednesday 14 October 2026.

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