Level 4 Network Engineer Apprentice

Primary Goal; High Peak; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Goal is helping you start a career in IT with a hands on Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship at Glossopdale School & Sixth Form, with travel across the True Learning Partnership. You’ll work alongside experienced IT professionals while gaining qualifications and practical skills in networking, cloud technologies, and infrastructure projects.

This full-time apprenticeship offers real-world experience across the Trust’s IT services, supporting staff and students, and developing

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Genuine interest in networking and IT infrastructure.
• Eligibility to undertake a Level 4 apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second line IT support to staff and students.
• Install, configure and maintain PCs, laptops, printers and other devices.
• Support network infrastructure, servers, WiFi and cloud services.
• Log, manage and resolve helpdesk tickets.
• Assist with Microsoft 365, email and user accounts administration.
• Support IT during events, examinations and planned projects.
• Work across multiple schools within the Trust delivering technology projects.

Skills

Networking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Eligibility for Level 4 Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Level 4 Network Engineer Apprentice
Location: Glossopdale School & Sixth Form, with travel across the True Learning Partnership
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Salary: National Minimum Wage (dependent on age)
Training Provider: Primary Goal

Launch your career in IT with a hands on Network Engineer Apprenticeship
Are you passionate about technology and enjoy solving problems? Do you want to earn while you learn, gain industry recognised qualifications and build a career in IT?
True Learning Partnership is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join its IT team, based primarily at Glossopdale School & Sixth Form. You’ll work alongside experienced IT professionals, supporting staff and students across the Trust while completing the Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship with Primary Goal.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real experience across networking, cloud technologies, end user support and infrastructure projects in a busy education environment.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play an important role in supporting the Trust’s IT services, including:

• Providing first line and second line IT support to staff and students.
• Provide limited reprographics and resource support to staff, including the preparationand printing of classroom and extracurricular materials (e.g. booklets, worksheets, andsupporting documents
• Installing, configuring and maintaining PCs, laptops, printers and other devices.
• Supporting network infrastructure, servers, WiFi and cloud services.
• Logging, managing and resolving helpdesk tickets.
• Assisting with Microsoft 365, email and user account administration.
• Supporting IT during school events, examinations and planned projects.
• Working across multiple schools within the Trust to help deliver exciting technology projects, including cloud migration and device deployment.

What we’re looking for

• Passionate about IT and technology.
• Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with people.
• Keen to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise their workload.
• A natural problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• A driver, or working towards a driving licence, would be advantageous due to travel between Trust sites.

Entry requirements

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent).
• A genuine interest in networking and IT infrastructure.
• Eligibility to undertake a Level 4 apprenticeship.

What you’ll gain

• Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship.
• Vendor and industry relevant technical knowledge.
• Experience working in a modern multi academy trust supporting hundreds of users.
• Mentoring from experienced IT professionals.
• A nationally recognised qualification with excellent long term career prospects.

Why join True Learning Partnership?

You’ll become part of a supportive and ambitious Trust that invests in its people and technology. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:

• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Wellbeing support and staff discounts.

If you’re ready to turn your passion for technology into a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.