ICT Apprentice

This role would be to help and support the ICT Manager in the effective provision of IT services to internal and external customers, e.g. school staff, pupils and external stakeholders.

Role

Support the ICT Manager with:

Customer service

  • Assist with first line ICT support
  • Respond and action helpdesk queries and escalate to the ICT Manager when appropriate
  • Troubleshoot technical issues for hardware, software and cabling assets.
  • Ensure the safe and effective delivery of technical support for school events including delivery of lights and microphones during assemblies and providing assistance with PowerPoint presentations and provision of laptop etc.

System Security

  • Assist with the administration of security access and permissions for stakeholders, e.g password resets.
  • Monitor user accounts and permissions on network resources and amend permissions when required
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, including installing software packages.

Maintenance

  • Regularly check the IT Suites to ensure all equipment is kept in good working order
  • Assist in the roll out of systems updates where necessary
  • Maintain printers and consumables
  • To work within Health Safety at Work regulations and COSHH
  • To support the IT Manager with any other reasonable requests as required

NB Time off in lieu may be taken for attendance at evening or weekend events.

General requirements

The post holder will be required to:

  • Participate in Performance Management
  • Comply with the Health and Safety Policy
  • Make themselves aware of, and comply with, all school policies
  • Uphold the values of safeguarding children
  • Take ownership of their own development

Training

  • ICT Level 3 qualification gained.
  • Training provider: Solveway Apprenticeships
  • Training is live on-line through our learning portal, one day per week. 

Future prospects:

  • Progression to 2nd/3rd line support, Network Engineer or Software Developer.

Job Type: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
SOLVEWAY LIMITED
Working Week
8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday. There may be some weekend work for events and evening work on parents evening etc. As previously stated, time off in lieu will be given should this be required.
Expected Duration
18 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 22nd July 2024
Start Date
Monday, 29th July 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4-9 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4-9 (Essential)

About the Employer

THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (NBS) is a secondary school with academy status situated on the rural fringe of St Albans. It has an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. The school aims to provide its staff and students with the latest IT solutions and as such their IT department install, run and maintain all of the schools IT equipment.
Company
THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Location
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£13,500.00
Posted
Company
THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Location
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£13,500.00
Posted