IT Apprentice – Bradford, West Yorkshire

Estio Training Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an IT Apprentice at a vibrant primary school in Bradford. This role focuses on enhancing the school's digital presence by managing the website and social media, ensuring they are engaging and informative. You'll work closely with staff to support educational initiatives and maintain IT equipment, all while gaining valuable experience in a nurturing environment. This apprenticeship is designed to foster your skills and prepare you for a successful career in IT, with the potential for future teaching roles. Join a dedicated team and make a positive impact on students' learning experiences!

Benefits

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English is required.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office and Google tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the school website and social media channels.
• Conduct equipment checks and assist with IT inventory management.
• Support staff with software and hardware queries.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google and Google Classrooms

Timekeeping

Self-organisation

Education

GCSE Maths Grade 4 or above

GCSE English Grade 4 or above

Job description

Level 3 Information Communication Technician

Company: Brackenhill Primary School

Full Address: Brackenhill Primary School, Dracup Road BD7 4H

Weekly Hours Worked: 08:00-16:00, Term time only. 37 hours per week.

Full Time – Term Time Only

Fixed Term Contract for the duration of the apprenticeship
To start June 2025

Salary: £12.21 Per hour / £23,492 PA

Contact Information:
Please reach out via email [e-mail] at or call 0113 3500 333

About the Company:

2 form entry primary school.

We strive to prepare our children to contribute positively to our diverse and changing society, by fostering the pursuit of excellence in academic, practical and physical skills, and by developing the quality of mind, body and spirit so that all acquire a sense of responsibility, awareness of right and wrong, effective social skills and high self-esteem.

We endeavour to provide a secure and caring environment in which all children are valued, stimulated and motivated.

Job Description:

Estio Training is thrilled to offer a new opportunity for an IT Apprentice at a Primary School based in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Role Summary:

• Ensure the school website is developed and utilised to its full potential and kept up to date.
• Maintenance of computing equipment throughout the school.
• Utilising the school’s social media channels to its full potential and keeping them up to date with relevant content.
• Work as part of a team with school colleagues and contractors to deliver educational learning for pupils through a child centred approach.

Key Responsibilities:

As an IT Apprentice your main roles and responsibilities will include:

• Daily/weekly equipment checks and maintenance (as per summary document attached)
• To work with staff to capture learning and events throughout the school and ensure the school website updated on a daily basis to showcase work taking place in class activities, clubs, trips, sporting events.
• To develop and maintain a school’s social media accounts.
• To recommend and implement changes to the website and social media accounts to keep it interesting.
• To recommend and establish channels to ensure the website is used by more Brackenhill pupils and their families.
• To ensure that policies and other critical documents are available on the website in a very timely manner.
• To assist with the upkeep of the school IT inventory, conduct daily/weekly/monthly audits.
• To provide support to staff for queries relating to software and hardware.
• To assist with the purchase, setting up, arrange maintenance of printers, computers/related equipment.
• To install and configure software applications.
• To help produce and maintain I.T asset register, reports, checklists and other documentation as necessary for the school. (audit reports, app usage, asset management plan).
• To help maintain appropriate stock levels of computer consumables and accessories and to raise purchase orders as necessary ensuring that value for money is obtained. (e.g. printer cartridges, toners etc) and keep stock in school. Liaise with third party contractors as appropriate.
• To maintain satisfactory standards of safety and security in relation to computer rooms and equipment.
• To work towards and complete an NVQ Level 3 for IT Professionals.
• To be aware of and abide by the school safeguarding policy, health and safety procedures and other associated polices.
• To undertake any other relevant duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher and SLT. (such as ad hoc projects).
• Willing to undertake Fire Warden and First Aid training if required by School.
• Willing to undertake lunchtime cover, supporting pupils through a child centred approach.
• Undertake training/project work off site (if required for course requirements) in company with our specified IT Provider.

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements: Grade 4 or above GCSE Maths and English.

Skills Required:

• Fluency and working knowledge of Microsoft office programmes (Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc)
• Fluency and working knowledge of Google and google classrooms
• Timekeeping and self-organisation

Personal Qualities:

• Child centred approach in your work and manner
• Willingness to work as part of a team

Other Information:

• West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Future Prospects:

Teaching and School based roles only. No current permanent IT post.

For more information, or to apply, please contact us at [e-mail] or call [Leeds – 0113 3500 333
We look forward to hearing from you!

Training to be provided:

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Information Communications Technician, with training in how to:

• Efficiently operate and control your ICT infrastructure – physical or virtual hardware, software, network services and data storage.
• Use infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components.
• Prioritise systems support tasks and monitor and maintaining system performance
• Maintain regulatory, legal and professional standards.
• Support the information systems needs for your business.