IT Support Technician Apprentice

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated Infrastructure Technician Apprentice to assist the Network Manager in the day to day running of the school’s ICT networks, associated hardware and digital resources.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

Salary: £9,279 to £17,710 (national minimum wage - age dependent)

Working week

Monday – Thursday, 7.30am – 3.30pm and Friday, 7.30am-3.00pm

Total hours per week: 37 hours a week

Expected duration

16 Months

Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)

What will the apprentice be doing?

• First line support and advice to students and staff
• Facilitate the smooth running of the internet, email, social media and online resources
• Provide support and maintenance for network hardware and software, including classroom support
• Provide technical support for school events
• Support in-house training as and when required
• Manage small projects

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• On completion, the apprentice will be awarded the Level 3 Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship. This standard aligns with the following professional recognition: RITTech
• You will be appointed a skills trainer who will meet with you remotely every 6-8 weeks for reviews and support with your Summative Portfolio work

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ongoing career development and progression opportunities upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade A - C (4 or above)) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade A - C (4 or above)) essential

Things to consider

Key benefits to being an employee of STAGS: ● Staff wellbeing ● Excellent facilities ● All staff encouraged and supported in their personal development ● Desirable location to live or work ● Rail links to London and easy commute from M1 and M25 ● Is graded an Outstanding World Class school with over 1,400 students. with high standards of behaviour ● GCSE results place us in the top 100 secondary school in the country and the top 3% nationally for student progress ● Offers excellent opportunities for career development with a comprehensive ECT programme

Training provider

JBC SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

IT solutions technician
Level 3 (A level)

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £9,279.00-£17,710.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• ST. ALBANS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: One location