IT Apprentice (Level 4)
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucestershire
- £14,722.50 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- National Apprenticeship Wage
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2025
Job overview
Required: September 2025
Line Manager: Network Manager
Hours: Full Time (20% study time)
Contract Term: Fixed Term (18 months)
Closing date: Friday 4th July, 12:00 noon
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic external Apprentice to join the IT Support team at The King’s School, Gloucester. Working in a highly collaborative team led by the School’s Network Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring, technologically-minded young adult to gain valuable experience working as an IT professional in one of the country’s leading HMC Independent Schools.
The School
The King’s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King’s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King’s is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. As a result, the last three ISI reports for King’s have all been classified as ‘excellent’ in every area. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King’s the title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ or ‘Highly Commended’ in every one of the last six years – a feat unmatched by any other local independent school – most recently winning the title in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King’s has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King’s is now seen as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work.
Main Duties
This is an apprenticeship role, and training will be provided to enable the postholder to perform the duties of an IT Technician, which include:
- IT Support & Helpdesk: Provide rapid and friendly first and second line IT support to staff and students;
- Hardware & Software Maintenance: Assist in deploying and maintaining computer hardware and software, learn to repair and prepare IT equipment for use and support updating, patching, data backup, and retrieval;
- Network & Systems Support: Learn about server, network, and connectivity systems, help maintain disaster recovery plans and maintain accurate records of IT and AV assets;
- User Support & Training: Support teaching staff with IT during lessons as required and set up specialist equipment for learning activities;
- Policy & Safety Compliance: Follow data protection, information security, and acceptable use policies, ensuring health and safety compliance in all IT-related tasks;
- Professional Development: Engage in personal training and development activities and contribute to the development of the Digital Technology strategy.
- General: Any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Network Manager or Deputy Head (Operations).
Personal Profile
Essential Attributes:
- Five GCSEs (including English, Maths, and a Science/Technology subject) or equivalent experience;
- Basic understanding of PCs, software, and school IT environments;
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and common desktop applications;
- Good customer service attitude, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to follow instructions, solve simple problems, and maintain accurate records;
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure;
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn;
- Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.
Desirable Attributes:
- Knowledge of Office 365 and cloud services;
- Innovative thinking and ability to translate user needs into IT solutions;
- Interest in ongoing professional development in IT and service delivery.
Hours of Work
Hours of work shall be 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. As an apprenticeship, there is a 20% study time requirement comprising one half-day per week (included in working hours), plus 24 days of live instructor sessions spread across the 18-month duration.
Benefits
- A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
- Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
- Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
- Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
- Staff Wellbeing Programme;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Lunches;
- Parking.
Applications
Candidates should apply through Tes or by sending a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk. A CV is not required.
Closing date for applications is Friday 4th July at 12:00 noon. However, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing date, if appropriate.
For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk.
Attached documents
About The King's School, Gloucester
- The King's School, Gloucester
- Pitt Street, Gloucester
- Gloucestershire
- GL1 2BG
- United Kingdom
The King's School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition as one of the seven famous Cathedral Schools established by Henry VIII in 1541. Now, it is a successful co-educational independent day school with around 750 pupils, aged three to eighteen, offering academic excellence, a celebrated range of extra-curricular activities and outstanding pastoral care.
King's is held in very high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King's was proud to be declared 'excellent in all areas'.
With small classes and inspiring teachers, The King's School offers a vibrant culture of endeavour and scholarship in the historic setting of Gloucester Cathedral. As a result, the school has a special sense of identity which encourages a moral framework and a powerful feeling of community.
The King's School aims to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities. We offer a unique 'Keystones' approach which identifies and develops individual talents and personal qualities.
Aims and Aspirations
The life of the School at all levels is underpinned by our long term aims and aspirations, which represent the key principles on which King's is based.
- The King's School is a co-educational Independent School offering a distinctive education that is firmly based on Christian principles. We welcome into our community boys and girls of all religious faiths and cultures to promote the qualities of tolerance, understanding, compassion and commitment and to encourage young people to think of others, both within and beyond the community of which they are members.
- King's is by choice a medium-sized school with small classes from age 3 to 18, divided into two schools, Junior (ages 3 – 11) and Senior (ages 11 – 18). Since our Foundation in 1541 as a Cathedral School, we have educated the Choristers of Gloucester Cathedral; a role which is central to our ethos.
- To the best of our ability and resources, the School aims to educate young people from a variety of backgrounds, enhancing this capability by the further development of scholarships and bursaries.
- Through the expertise and dedication of our staff, through our facilities, close relationships with the Cathedral, excellent pastoral care and general ethos, we seek to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities.
- Pupils are encouraged to think for themselves and to appreciate the importance of self-discipline. All pupils are treated as individuals, though at the same time they are encouraged to contribute to group work, teamwork and the community as a whole.
- The School is committed to a broad, balanced and well-knit curriculum which is relevant to the needs of its pupils. The curriculum offers scope for individual specialisation where appropriate and is constantly reviewed in the light of developments within the School, nationally and internationally. Innovation is encouraged.
- Whether pupils are of high or average academic ability, the School aims to enable them to develop fully as individuals, to prepare them for responsible adult life and to encourage qualities of initiative and leadership.
- Celebrating achievement is seen as a valued part of the School's success. Pupils' performances in academic life, sport, activities and the performing arts are all recognised in assemblies, in newsletters, on Speech Day, at Junior School Prizegiving and in many other ways.
Working at King's
King's places great importance on staff wellbeing and offers a number of benefits to support this, including:
- A peer-run staff wellbeing programme that operates year-round
- An on-site doctor available to staff for short consultations
- A staff "wellbeing day" - an additional day off that can even be taken during term time!
As a School, it is our collective aim to develop all staff into reflective practitioners who are committed to the ethos and aspirations of the school, and to empower staff as they work towards their own objectives.
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