Apprentice IT Technician

Apprentice IT Technician required for July/August 2026

National Minimum Wage - £10.85 in first year of apprenticeship (£20,874.40 Actual)

37 hours a week, 52 weeks per year

8:30am-4:30pm 4 days per week; 8:30am-4:00pm one day per week; 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Please see this link for full details of benefits: NSB Trust Employee Benefits

The role is primarily based at Northampton School (NN3 7TR), but travel to other Trust sites will be required.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 2nd July 2026

Interviews: w/b Monday 6th July 2026

About the Role

Would you like to be part of an exciting journey by joining a newly opened and growing school, based at our brand-new site with outstanding facilities off Thorpeville, to start at the beginning of the new academic year?

Northampton School (part of The NSB Trust) is looking for a versatile and enthusiastic member of staff to provide technical support for the school’s pupils, staff, parents, governors and visitors whilst working towards and completing an apprenticeship as a Level 3 IT Technician.

Working within a busy IT services team supporting up to 1,100 users, the role involves first-line support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, and assisting with the effective use of digital technologies that support teaching and learning.

The post holder will contribute to the smooth operation of Trust IT systems and classroom technologies, while adhering to data protection, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements. This is a developmental role, with a strong focus on learning, skills development, and progression within IT support.

About You

·         You must have great organisational skills, be motivated, determined, flexible, resilient and a self-starter;

·         You must have a willingness to learn and be part of a pro-active team to identity and address any issues;

·         You must be professional and a good communicator when working with staff, students and outside agencies;

·         You must have an excellent standard of literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and general education;

·         You must have a positive approach to challenge and change and ensure the overall well-being of students;

·         You must ensure that the school is a pleasant and secure learning environment so that all students feel safe.

What We Offer

·         A brand-new school with exceptional facilities and an ambitious and supportive team environment.

·         Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities across The NSB Trust.

·         The opportunity to be part of a growing school community from its early stages.

Applications can be made via:

·         TES QuickApply

·         The application form available on our vacancies page

·         TeachNorthants

If you require the application form in a different format, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to act on applications received prior to the closing date.

For more information or to arrange a telephone or video call to discuss the role, please contact the school.

The NSB Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applications to hr@nsbtrust.school or The HR Office, c/o Northampton School for Boys

Billing Road Northampton NN1 5RT

Northampton School Headteacher:  Matthew Edwards