ICT Apprentice

Working Week: 37 hours per week
Contract Term: 60 Weeks 
Contract Type: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

You will be part of the School ICT Team and provide technical support to students and teaching staff. Day-to-day you will perform routine ICT tasks and contribute to the smooth running of the IT network.

At the end of your apprenticeship you will have achieved the nationally recognised ITQ qualification, as well as valuable work experience, that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time role within the school or any organisation requiring IT support. A newly qualified IT Technician can earn between £18,000 and £22,000 per annum.

Below is a summary of your key roles and responsibilities:-

• Provide technical support and advice to students and staff.
• Perform routine ICT tasks.
• Manage small projects.
• Facilitate the smooth running of the network by undertaking reasonable tasks as required, including some administrative tasks.
• Support the school’s Internet, Email and Virtual Learning Environment.
• Support the day-to-day running of the curriculum/admin network in collaboration with the Network Manager.
• Provide support and maintenance for network hardware and software, including classroom support.
• Provide technical support for curriculum and school events
• Support staff in the use of ICT equipment.
• Provide additional support in the classroom when IT is being taught.
• Provide support and advice on E-Safety.
• Run a lunch time ICT club for a small group of children.
• Report faults to the Network Manager as required.
• Attend meetings as and when required.
• File documents, transport paperwork and resources (including post) within the school premises.
• Answer the telephone professionally and politely.
• Liaise with members of the public, students and staff regarding school-related ICT enquiries.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development
• Compliance with all necessary policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Candidates will need to have a keen interest in ICT.
 
Training

• Level 2 Diploma in Apprenticeship
• Employee rights and responsibilities
• Functional Skills 

Application Contact: Stacey Pavitt Apprenticeship Advisor  
Email: stacey.pavitt@schoolapprenticeships.co.uk
 
Closing Date: 19/02/2016 
Interview Date: 29/02/2016

Chalkwell Hall Infant School
London Road
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
SS9 3NL