IT Apprenticeship

Location: Bottesford

We invite applications from enthusiastic and flexible candidates to join our existing ICT support team as an Apprentice IT Technician. You will gain a level 3 qualification in ICT over a 12 - 18 month period. This is a full-time position working all year round (not just term time) 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday on an 18 month fixed term contract with a view to becoming permanent subject to completion of the apprenticeship.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of general hardware and software as well as being highly organised and having excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team is essential and experience of working in an ICT support role or similar would be an advantage but is not required.

As part of a growing multi-academy trust, the successful candidate will be well supported and have access to a range of high quality professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education. Main duties and responsibilities Manage own workload through the allocation of calls via the helpdesk;
Providing first line ICT support to staff and students;
Assist with the maintenance of all ICT rooms and equipment;
Assist with general technical support for the ICT department;
Assist with the evaluation of new and existing software;
Attend and contribute to ICT related meetings;
Assist in the development of recording systems for ICT usage throughout the department;
Assist in keeping the ICT software/hardware inventories up to date;
Assist in providing technical support for staff presentations;
Outwood Academy Foxhills Offers: £24,413 per annum We are judged as "Outstanding" by Ofsted and the report published on 11th November 2022 said " Staff and pupils at Outwood Academy Foxhills work, learn and excel together. This is an outstanding school. Pupils value the school's diverse population. Staff see the uniqueness in every pupil and have the highest of ambitions for all.

Pupils' starting points when joining the academy does not set their potential. There is no limit on success at Foxhills." 26 Days holiday per year plus bank holidays. Free onsite Parking Our 'Outwood Plus' scheme offering lots of benefits including discounts, a 24 hour GP and wellbeing services We are regularly ranked in The Times top schools in the North.

We offer a high quality of education for our students and excellent career progression and training for staff. We offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities. You will see the investment that has been put into the school infrastructure to provide an environment that is conducive to learning. You will find the staff and students friendly and welcoming.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Comprehensive induction and training process Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates Flexible family friendly policies from day one Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role Your Training with Baltic Apprenticeships This Level 3 apprenticeship provides everything you need to immerse yourself in the exciting world of technology and launch a rewarding career in IT.

You'll get hands-on experience in all areas of technical support, from configuring devices to supporting with software, optimising performance and setting up virtual environments. With our unique curriculum and one-to-one support, you'll accelerate your skills and get the qualification and confidence you need to thrive in IT. You'll be based full time with an employer and will quickly become an important part of the team.

Our training is 100% online, including real-time classes with our expert trainers and self-paced courses created by industry specialists. INDIT