ICT Support Technician Apprentice Launde Primary School

This is an exciting opportunity to join Launde Primary School as an ICT Support Technician Apprentice. You will ensure the availability of a fully operational network, class computers and any other IT equipment, liaising with ICT Lead and off-site technical support where necessary.

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Closing date: 08 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,313.60

    The above rate is full time, this role is TERM TIME ONLY working 42 weeks per year. The actual salary is £7.49 - £10.42 per hour depending on age.

    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

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 May 2024

  • Date posted

    10 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000242689

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Filtering, monitoring and firewall management
  • Server administration
  • Web administration
  • Installation of new software
  • Installation of new workstations and peripherals on curriculum and administration systems including email and internet access
  • Management of the ICT network
  • Carry out repairs as necessary
  • Ordering and accounting of consumables in line with school procedures
  • Allocation of new users
  • Removal of former users
  • Logging problems and liaising with suppliers and support agencies
  • Tracing abuse and misuse of all hardware & software
  • Installation and maintenance of stand-along machines
  • Maintenance of an efficient booking system for resources and rooms
  • Co-ordinating repair fault finding and maintenance of all systems
  • Security policies
  • Backup strategy
  • Virus protection, audio/visual strategy and threat management and GDPR
  • Ensure that the relevant Health and Safety procedures are carried out in relation to ICT
  • Maintain and develop security in relation to ICT e.g. back up and virus protection and have strategy in place to avoid problems
  • Maintain register of licence agreements and copy site licence programmes as required
  • In liaison with office staff maintain inventory of ICT equipment
  • Where appropriate maintain the school and trust websites in liaison with school and trust staff
  • To liaise with the ICT Lead and teaching staff in identifying, evaluating learning resources for use in the implementation of the
  • National Curriculum both for ICT and across the curriculum
  • To support children in developing their skills in ICT
  • To promote the use and understanding of ICT within the school with staff, children and parents
  • To lead training for school staff
  • To liaise with outside contractors as required
  • To obtain quotes in liaison with business manager(s) for best value in ICT equipment
  • To plan and organise new hardware and software to keep the MAT at the forefront of technology, thus enabling ICT to be an essential part of a pupils’ development
  • Undertaking research and training to ensure that knowledge is current
  • To attend any appropriate agreed training
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties that may fall under the requirements of ICT developments

The training you will be getting

Qualification:

  • Information & Communications Technician Level 3 - (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/information-communications-technician-v1-0)

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

  • End-point assessment (EPA) is the final stage that an apprentice goes through to complete their Apprenticeship.
  • The Apprentice must show their learning to an independent end-point assessor and the grades available are distinction, pass or fail.
  • The EPA will include: Project with Questionnaire & Portfolio Interview.

Delivery Method

  • Our delivery model includes a 1 day per week college attendance on a Friday for training and development of skills, knowledge and behaviours and 1:1 support from your trainer assessor in the workplace and will include assignments, work-based company projects and self-study.
  • Average duration is 24 months.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • ICT Technician role

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent IT Qualification (Grade Level 2) Desired
Other Driving Licence (Grade Full UK) Essential

Things to consider

Additional training to take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in accordance to this apprenticeship. Please ensure you are able to travel and have a full UK driving licence before applying. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

About the employer

Launde Primary School is part of the Scholars Academy Trust. We are an inclusive and nurturing primary school, firmly rooted in strong moral values. We enjoy working with our supportive parents and a committed staff team to create a community in which every individual is supported to flourish and where we all work together to make our school a safe, happy and motivational place to learn. At Launde, we have high aspirations and expectations, and the needs of our pupils are at the heart of all we do. Our aim is for our children to be confident, caring, resilient and curious; we encourage them to achieve the very best and have a 'can do' attitude towards all they do whilst understanding their important role as citizens of our school. Our broad curriculum has a wide range of interesting learning experiences for our children both within the school day and during our extracurricular activities. Our children gain many memorable learning experiences whilst at school, both within lessons and visits and from visitors that come to share.

Employer

Launde Primary School

Address

New Street

Oadby

Leicester

LE2 4LJ

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Training

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Sophia Cleaver

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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