ICT Apprentice

Following the success of the original scheme, we have an exciting opportunity for a new IT Apprentice at Bedales for a fixed-term period of up to two years. This position is ideal for an individual with a passion and enthusiasm for information technology and who wishes to embark on an ICT career. Whilst learning how to provide exemplary customer support, you would also undertake the Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship, which includes a range of industry-recognised vendor qualifications. More specifically, you will: 

• Undergo a programme of work and training in relation to providing ICT support to staff and pupils, resolving their day-to-day ICT issues 
• Work predominantly with ICT staff on the ICT Helpdesk, acting as the first go-to contact for staff with ICT questions

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Experience & Background

The successful candidate will need to be a reliable and capable individual who can use their own initiative, as well as work as part of a team. You will need to be able to organise yourself and prioritise work correctly. You will need to demonstrate you have a clear passion for technology, either in your spare time or through your education and are willing to learn. 

Duties

You will be responsible for: 

• Maintaining the printer and photocopying estate, resolving issues and liaising with suppliers to ensure they are optimised and working for all staff 
• Resolving day-to-day ICT queries and technical issues with an emphasis on maintaining equipment utilised by staff and pupils (e.g. PCs, laptops, printers, photocopiers, scanners, audio/visual systems, telephones and other hardware) whilst supporting audio/visual requirements at regular and impromptu school events

Hours of Work

This post works all year round, two-thirds of which are during term time when teaching is taking place and also during the school holidays. You will be required to work 7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, working your hours between 07:00 and 18:00. As the School teaches on Saturdays, you will also be required to work a maximum of four Saturdays per year from 08:00 to 13:00 with the time claimed back the following week. Very occasionally, you may be required to support out-of-hours school events.

This post is Regulated Activity.

Salary

The salary is £13,319 to £18,525 per annum; annual salary based on the National Minimum Wage for age from 1 April 2022 and the above hours and weeks of work. 

Benefits 

• Free on-site parking 
• Funded healthcare cash plan 
• Pension with Royal London 
• Salary Extras benefits platform 
• Lifeworks employee assistance programme 
• Free lunch and breakfast provided during term time  

How to Apply 

For further details on how to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9:00am, Thursday 9th June 2022

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an ongoing basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

Safeguarding Statement

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include: 

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 
• Fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection 
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to 
• Playing a key role in the prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm 
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.