Apprentice IT Technician

Osborne Co Operative Academy Trust; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Recognition of continuous service

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is seeking an Apprentice IT Technician to be based at Brentwood County High School. You will work with the IT team to support staff and students, while studying for a Level 3 or Level 4 Network Engineer qualification.

A driving licence is essential as travel to other schools will be required. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, fixed term to 30 June 2028, with a starting salary of £25,221 per annum.

Qualifications

• Interest in technology and IT.
• Enjoys solving problems and helping others.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and students with IT issues and technical queries.
• Maintain and improve network systems and IT equipment.
• Travel to other schools within the Trust; driving licence required.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Education

Level 3 Network Engineer

Level 4 Network Engineer

Job description

Apprentice IT Technician

Apprentice IT Technician - Based at Brentwood County High School, Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF

Fixed Term to 30th June 2028

Salary: Band A Point 1 - £25,221 per annum

37 hours per week

Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Full time - 52.14 weeks per year

Start Date: 4th January 2026

Earn, Learn and Build Your Future in IT!

Are you passionate about technology and ready to take your first step into an exciting IT career?

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice IT Technician to join our friendly and supportive IT team. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a thriving Multi‑Academy Trust while studying towards a nationally recognised Level 3 or Level 4 Network Engineer qualification. You will help support staff and students with IT issues and technical queries alongside maintaining and improving network systems and IT equipment. You will be based at Brentwood County High School but travel to other schools in the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust will be required on occasion. Therefore, a driving license is essential.

The Apprenticeship course you will undertake is a Level 3 Network Engineer. We will also consider a Level 4 Network Engineer course for anyone that already holds Level 3.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in technology and IT
• Enjoys solving problems and helping others
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is willing to learn and develop new skills
• Works well as part of a team

We will offer you:

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Recognition of continuous service
• 25 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Hand‑on experience in a mixture of school settings
• Mileage costs for any work‑based travel from Brentwood County High School to other schools in the Trust.
• Friendly, supportive and experienced colleagues who will help you succeed

Entry Level requirements: 5 GCSE's 4-9 or equivalent, including Maths and English (if D in Maths or English achieved then Functional Skills course can be taken alongside apprenticeship to upskill)

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement www.osborne.coop/working-with-us for more information.

Closing date: 22nd November 2026 at midday

Interview date: 30th November 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.