Apprentice IT Technician

INSPIRE LEARNING TRUST; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trust Apprentice IT Technician to join their dynamic team in Rotherham. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the delivery of reliable technical services across multiple sites. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment that values respect, responsibility, and community engagement. With a fixed-term contract and the potential for permanent placement, this position is ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow in the IT field. Join a team dedicated to fostering a positive culture and enhancing the educational experience for learners.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

£10 per annum Gym Membership

Exercise Classes

Discounted Evening Language Classes

Discounted Sports Facility Hire

Free Urban Yoga Classes

Teachers / Local Government pension schemes

Free parking at all sites

Qualifications

• A Level qualifications or equivalent required.
• Experience or relevant IT-related work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable technical services proactively and reactively.
• Provide hands-on solutions for IT issues.
• Contribute to outstanding IT service delivery.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Willingness to Learn

Education

A Level qualifications or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.

Benefits

Inspire Learning Trust are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. As a Trust Apprentice IT Technician you can access the following benefits as part of the Trust:

• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £10 per annum Gym Membership
• Exercise Classes
• Discounted Evening Language Classes
• Discounted Sports Facility Hire
• Free Urban Yoga Classes
• Teachers / Local Government pension schemes
• Westfield Health Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Free parking at all sites
• Blue light card eligibility
  
  

About The Role

• The Trust Apprentice IT Technician role is required to work at any of the Trust sites, all located within Rotherham,S60 2BE.
• 37 hours per week, all year, fixed term contract for length of apprenticeship programme (potential for contract to be made permanent upon successful completion of apprenticeship programme and probationary period).
• Holiday entitlement - 22 days plus 13 bank holidays and concessionary days.
• We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful Trust Apprentice IT Officerwill have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.
• As a Trust we are truly community based and committed to developing a set of shared values through every aspect of our work. These values are the development of respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection, risk taking and relationships.
  
  

Key Duties

The successfulTrust Apprentice IT Technicianwill:

• work proactively and reactively to maintain reliable technical services
• work hands-on to provide appropriate solutions
• contribute to the delivery of an outstanding and robust IT Service across the Trust
  
  

About You

The successfulTrust Apprentice IT Technicianshould have:

• A Level qualifications or equivalent
• Ability to evidence experience or relevant IT related work
• Ability to troubleshoot and willingness to learn new & existing technologies
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website. Click Apply below and you will be directed to our website.

Applicants are asked to contact Baltic Apprenticeships via email(see contact information via our website) to complete the initial screening process to ensure they are eligible for the apprenticeship programme before submitting their application.

Safeguarding/Safer Recruitment

• Please note, we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.
• Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy in all its workplaces. We undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.
• Our safer recruitment processes include online searches which will be done as part of due diligence checks ahead of interview. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.