Apprentice IT Technician

Cokethorpe School; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in West Oxfordshire is seeking an IT Support Technician Apprentice to join their IT Department. The role involves providing support to staff and pupils while gaining valuable IT skills in a friendly educational environment. Training is included, making the position suitable for those without extensive experience. The deadline for applications is Monday, 5 January 2026, with interviews scheduled for w/c 12 January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training provided

Qualifications

• Interest in developing IT skills and experience.
• No prior experience required as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient IT support to staff and pupils.
• Maintain strong technology infrastructure for users.

Job description

We are looking to appoint an IT Support Technician Apprentice as soon as possible to work with the IT Department to provide an effective and efficient IT support service to all staff and pupils.

IT Department

The IT Department has two staff members: the Head of IT Services and the Apprentice IT Support Technician. The department provides technical support to users and maintains a strong technology infrastructure (network, hardware, software) for users to connect, interact and perform their daily functions. This is an ideal opportunity for someone keen to develop their IT skills and experience in a friendly educational environment. Training is provided, so experience is not essential.

Apprenticeship

The Level Three qualification for Digital Service Technicians has been developed for apprentices wishing to develop their careers in digital technical support. The digital support pathway focuses on helping external customers in the effective use and access of digital systems. Digital support technicians are trained to maximise an organisation's effective use of digital office technologies, digital communications (including collaborative technologies), productivity software and digital information systems to achieve its objectives. This Level Three qualification involves 20% off‑job training and lasts for fifteen months.

To Apply

Interested candidates should apply via our website.

Deadline for applications: Midday on Monday, 5 January 2026. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place w/c 12 January 2026. Interviews may take place before the closing date for suitable candidates. Appointment Date: Lent Term 2026.

Terms of Appointment

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and written documentation recorded. Any gaps in employment history will be fully investigated. Safer recruitment procedures are followed, and members of the Senior Management Team are accredited by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership/NSPCC for recruitment. Child protection awareness is an integral part of the induction programme for new staff.

Following acceptance of an offer of appointment, a formal contract of employment will be drawn up. The likely main provisions of the agreement include:

• Hours: Full-time 8:45am‑5:15pm.
• Salary: Competitive plus benefits.