ICT Apprentice

Employer Description:

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, located in Kings Norton, Birmingham, is a dynamic and inclusive educational community committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth. As part of the Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy, we offer a comprehensive education from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving Sixth Form. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a supportive and inspiring environment where students can excel both academically and personally. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of young people, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about IT and eager to kick start your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? St Aquinas Catholic School is looking for a friendly and proactive IT Technician Apprentice to join our team. In this role, you'll provide essential first- and second-line support to our school community, ensuring smooth and effective IT operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver rapid and friendly first and second line IT support to staff and students.
• Provide field technician support as needed.
• Monitor the IT help-desk and escalate requests when necessary.
• Assist with updating, patching, data backup, and retrieval tasks.
• Maintain up-to-date IT documentation and asset management systems.
• Support the use of IT in teaching, including setting up specialist equipment.
• Adhere to and promote Academy and Trust policies, including Information Security and Data Protection.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training to develop your skills as an IT Technician.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of IT tasks and projects.
• A supportive team environment with a focus on personal development.
• The chance to contribute to the development of our Digital Technology strategy.

Requirements:

• A keen interest in IT and a willingness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Integrity and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding.

Entry Requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. 

Benefits:

• Holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information:

You may need to adjust your working hours occasionally to support meetings or events outside of normal hours. There may also be opportunities to travel for training or to assist with IT issues at other Trust locations.

If you're ready to take the first step in your IT career and make a real difference in our school community, we'd love to hear from you!

Future Prospects:

90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship.

Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

Important Information:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.

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