IT Apprentice

Shorefields; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benenden Healthcare cover

LGPS

Professional development

Job summary

The King John School is looking for an enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our ICT team and support daily IT operations across the school. You will contribute to frontline IT support, troubleshoot hardware and software, and help keep networks running smoothly.

You will enroll on an IT Support Apprenticeship Level 3 with a Professional Qualification in Microsoft; tutoring is provided virtually. We value initiative, punctuality and teamwork within our supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Excellent organisation, communication and computer skills
• Proactive attitude with initiative to undertake tasks

Responsibilities

• Providing frontline IT support across the school.
• Assisting with troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware, software, and network systems.
• Recording and tracking support requests within the IT service system.
• Collaborating with staff to resolve technology issues and improve IT processes.
• Supporting the Officer as part of the school’s communications and technology teams.

Skills

Frontline IT support

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organisation

Education

IT Support Apprenticeship Level 3

Job description

Job Description

This is an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring individual to join our established ICT team at The King John School.

As an IT Apprentice you will assist in providing technical support to ensure smooth IT operations across the school. We are looking for a proactive individual with a passion for working with IT and the initiative and ability to undertake tasks.

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, focused and able to work to deadlines. Excellent organisation, communication and computer skills are essential.

Your role will include:

• Providing frontline IT support across the school.
• Assisting with troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware, software, and network systems.
• Recording and tracking support requests within the IT service system.
• Collaborating with staff to resolve technology issues and improve IT processes.
• Supporting the Officer as part of the school’s communications and technology teams.

Our IT Apprentice will be enrolled onto an IT Support Apprenticeship, aiming to achieve Level 3 in IT Support and a Professional Qualification in Microsoft. Tutoring will be undertaken virtually.

Working within this role will help you strengthen your software skills and gain valuable front‑line experience while collaborating with a supportive team.

You will need to demonstrate and uphold the school's PRIDE core values of Positivity, Resilience, Integrity, Dignity and Equality to support the character development of all students.

Here at The King John School we pride ourselves on our high standards and performance. Experience within an education setting would be useful, but full training is provided.

Benefits

• A dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced hardworking team of staff
• The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy trust
• Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A school committed to continued professional development

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.