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Apprentice IT Technician (South Charnwood High School) South Charnwood High School

Estio Training have an exciting new opportunity for an Apprentice IT Technician with South Charnwood High School, an academy based in Leicestershire.

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Closing date: 17 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    17 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    26 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000081448

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Install, maintain, upgrade hardware (e.g. Chromebooks and classroom projectors).
  • Assist with the installation, maintenance and upgrading of software.
  • Assist with the allocation and administration of user logins (e.g. Google and Windows), properties and permissions on the system, adding and deleting users as necessary.
  • Provide support to ensure the efficient management of IT security and backup systems, in accordance with agreed procedures and to minimize potential data loss.
  • Liaise with external IT companies if Network Manager is not available.
  • To control stock and order IT equipment, seeking approval for purchases where necessary, to ensure value for money, and minimum disruption to usage of IT equipment by students and staff.
  • Tracing abuse and misuse of all systems.
  • Update IT inventory.
  • Assist Reprographics Officer with printer jams and replacing toners.
  • Assist with replacing wireless access points and CCTV cameras.
  • Assist Classroom Teachers and Learning Support staff with IT related activities.
  • Replace broken peripherals such as mice, keyboards, monitors and speakers.
  • Assist teaching staff with portable devices such as tablets, phones and laptops.
  • Assist with cable installations and to learn how to make cat 5 cables.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Information Communications Technician, with training in how to:

  • Efficiently operate and control your ICT infrastructure – physical or virtual hardware, software, network services and data storage.
  • Use infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components.
  • Prioritise systems support tasks and monitor and maintaining system performance.
  • Maintain regulatory, legal and professional standards.
  • Support the information systems needs for your business.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Number skills, Literacy skills, Excellent personal skills, Time management skills, Ability to use own initiative, Self motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Ability to stay calm in challenging situations. Ability to work flexibly with changing demands.

About the employer

South Charnwood High School are committed to improving the life chances of children. The Academy wishes to continue to develop the use of ICT throughout the school and, as such, we are looking to appoint an Apprentice IT Technician.

Employer

South Charnwood High School

Address

Broad Lane

Markfield , Leicestershire

LE67 9TB

Contact

Jessica Hargraves

jessica.hargraves@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

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Training

Training provider

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

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