We are very proud of our academy, of its academic traditions, extra-curricular opportunities, and pastoral support. We believe in education in its broadest sense. Our core purpose is to prepare students for the next steps in their lives, provide them with extensive opportunities and equip them with the confidence, skills, qualifications and attributes to become high achieving well-rounded individuals; thus enabling them to reach their potential and achieve their aspirations and goals.

We are an inclusive school and know each of our students as individuals. Our students always come first, as they are at the heart of everything we do. They are our biggest asset and best ambassadors. We have high expectations and are ambitious for young people. We are passionate about student leadership and want to shape the pioneers and leaders of tomorrow. Our Leadership Programme is recognised both locally and nationally.

As an independent academy, we have been able to retain the elements, which make it a unique, vibrant and exciting place to work and learn. Partnership working is important to us to enable the sharing of best practice and support our principle of continuous improvement. We make a valuable contribution to several teaching alliances and value our family partnership with our feeder primary schools.

As Principal at the Elizabethan Academy, I am determined to ensure students achieve at the highest level and that we continue to offer the highest quality teaching and learning, enrichment experiences, leadership opportunities and personal development.

• Duties require the exchange of relevant information orally or in writing to inform staff and pupils e.g., exchanging information with colleagues, teaching staff and pupils regarding lesson preparation and practical exercises.
• The job involves working from instructions but making minor decisions involving the use of initiative. Problems are referred to a supervisor/ manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods.
• Provision of technical support & maintenance of the schools ICT resource for safe, effective use by pupils and staff and external users.
• Duties are mostly office or classroom based where exposure to either unpleasant working conditions or unpleasant people related behaviour is unlikely or infrequent. Working occasionally in server rooms with exposure to heat, cold & noise.
• Record requests for equipment from staff
• Set up as required
• Disconnect and inspect equipment at end of use and log any defects
• Clean laptop screens, inspect keyboards and pack away
• Charge batteries and carry out simple maintenance of laptops
• Check condition when returned by staff
• Ensure safe storage of equipment
• Clean ICT equipment
• Perform basic repairs
• Take delivery and security mark new ICT equipment
• Package and post equipment for off-site repair
• Test stations and set up printing.
• Ensure that school printers are well-maintained and maintain stocks of associated materials:
• Print off test sheets to indicate ink levels, replace ink cartridges and paper, as necessary.
• Daily - check for paper and toners levels
• Check keyboards and mice in classrooms
• Remove paper jams
• Replace toners, fusers and imaging drums
• Raise support calls for repairs and servicing
• Monitor stock levels of printer consumables and record departmental use.
• Organise the recycling of spent toners.

• Able to use a word processing package and simple spreadsheets, e.g., to maintain records of equipment and to log calls for ICT support.
• Able to use email and browse the web.
• Able to follow straightforward oral and written instructions.
• Able to maintain inventories of equipment and keep up-to-date and accurate records.
• Able to identify straightforward solutions to simple problems.
• Able to communicate straightforward verbal and written information in a clear and accurate manner, e.g., pass on a message, complete a simple form.
• Able to keep simple records.
• Punctual
• Hardworking

Five GCSES grade 4-9