IT Apprentice - Cambridge Hub

Working as part of a dedicated team within a group of our Academy sites. You will learn from your IT colleagues to develop your IT skills in an accredited apprenticeship program. You will be primarily working with 1st line IT support issues within your group of academies.

Cambridge Hub - Based at either Swavesey Village College/Northstowe Secondary College

The Opportunity

•  A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team
• To simultaneously learn valuable on-the-job skills and gain an accredited qualification
• To gain valuable experience working with one of the highest performing academy groups in the country

The ideal candidate

• Be educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Have a passion for IT and supporting users
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
• Have the ability to act on own initiative

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
•  Generous sick pay and annual leave

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: 13/03/2023

Interviews will be arranged on an individual basis with candidates of interest.

Applications will be reviewed as received and Meridian Trust reserve the right to close the advertisement before the stated date.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.