IT Apprentice
Huish Episcopi Academy
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- National Apprentice rate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 9 July 2025
Job overview
Join Our Team – IT Apprentice Opportunity!
Are you passionate about technology and ready to kickstart your career in IT? We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive IT Apprentice to join our team and support the smooth running of IT systems across our academy.
📍 Location: [Insert location]
📅 Contract: Full-time, Apprenticeship
💻 Qualification: Level 3 ICT Apprenticeship (with training provided)
What You’ll Do:
- Provide day-to-day IT support for staff and students
- Troubleshoot and maintain IT hardware and software
- Assist with system upgrades and planned maintenance
- Help manage and record IT assets
- Respond to service desk requests and escalate issues as needed
- Work collaboratively with the IT team to deliver a high-quality service
What We’re Looking For:
- A keen interest in IT and problem-solving
- Willingness to learn in a hands-on environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and common IT tools
- A proactive and professional attitude
Desirable (But Not Essential):
- GCSEs (Grade 9–4/A*–C) in English and maths
- Prior study in IT or digital subjects (e.g. BTEC, Cambridge Nationals)
- Some experience helping others with tech (formally or informally)
Why Join Us?
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 ICT qualification
- Receive on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced IT professionals
- Work in a supportive school environment
- Contribute to a meaningful cause – supporting learning through tech
🛡️ Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do. The successful applicant will be expected to uphold our safeguarding responsibilities and undertake appropriate checks.
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About Huish Episcopi Academy
Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 based in the heat of the Somerset Levels with a large catchment area. We are proud to be part of United Learning. At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum to all students with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop their character education, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school. The work within school is underpinned by our values of Respect, Ambition and Resilience.
Systems within school focus on allowing disruption-free teaching with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. We work with colleagues to develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. Our in-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.
Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination.
United Learning
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.
Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.
Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Principal
Mrs. Katie Boyes
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