Apprentice ICT Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A national multi-academy trust is seeking an Apprentice IT Technician to join their ICT support team. This full-time role includes a 12-18 month apprenticeship leading to a level 3 ICT qualification. Responsibilities include supporting hardware and software needs in a nurturing environment with significant professional development opportunities. The starting salary is £24,413, increasing upon qualification. The trust is committed to safeguarding children's welfare and promotes a welcoming community.

Benefits

26 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite Parking

‘Outwood Plus’ benefit scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of general hardware and software.
• Experience in ICT support role is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Join the ICT support team as an Apprentice IT Technician.
• Provide hardware and software support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in ICT

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Outwood Academy Foxhills Apprentice ICT Technician

We invite applications from enthusiastic and flexible candidates to join our existing ICT support team as an Apprentice IT Technician. You will gain a level 3 qualification in ICT over a 12 - 18 month period.

This is a full-time position working all year round (not just term time) 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday on an 18 month fixed term contract with a view to becoming permanent subject to completion of the apprenticeship. The salary begins at £24,413 per annum (NJC grade 1 SCP 2) as an apprentice then increases to £27,254 (NJC Grade 5 SCP 9) when qualified.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of general hardware and software as well as being highly organised and having excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team is essential and experience of working in an ICT support role or similar would be an advantage but is not required.

As part of a growing multi‑academy trust, the successful candidate will be well supported and have access to a range of high quality professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Academy Foxhills Offers:

• We are judged as “Outstanding” by Ofsted and the report published on 11th November 2022 said “ Staff and pupils at Outwood Academy Foxhills work, learn and excel together. This is an outstanding school. Pupils value the school's diverse population. Staff see the uniqueness in every pupil and have the highest of ambitions for all. Pupils’ starting points when joining the academy does not set their potential. There is no limit on success at Foxhills.”
• 26 Days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Free onsite Parking
• Our ‘Outwood Plus’ scheme offering lots of benefits including discounts, a 24 hour GP and wellbeing services
• We are regularly ranked in The Times top schools in the North.
• We offer a high quality of education for our students and excellent career progression and training for staff.
• We offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities.
• You will see the investment that has been put into the school infrastructure to provide an environment that is conducive to learning.
• You will find the staff and students friendly and welcoming.

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.