IT Network Apprentice

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work in IT support while gaining a recognised qualification. You'll be working in our IT department where you'll be providing support to end-users, undertaking maintenance, supporting systems, and much more. As part of the team, they'll be loads of opportunities to develop your IT & networking skills.

Wage

£14,526.20 a year

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The salary will be paid in accordance with the national minimum wage for apprentices dependant on age of the applicant.

Training course

Network engineer (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 08:15 - 15:45 and Fridays, 08:15 - 15:15

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Install software and hardware and perform diagnostic fault finding
Set up, maintain and support end user devices such as PCs, laptops, projectors, displays, sound systems, printers and other equipment, ensuring that systems are ready for use, up to date with the relevant security updates
Work to and give guidance to others on the ICT Acceptable Use Policy
Ensure the safe disposal of obsolete equipment, used consumables and waste materials in line with recognised Asset Management and legal requirements
Work flexibly and undertake duties of an equivalent nature that may be required by the IT Manager

Where you’ll work

Headlands
Kettering
NN15 6BJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED

Your training course

Network engineer (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Your training plan

Network Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard

More training information

Training will be provided by Ginger Nut Training. Ginger Nut’s delivery is based on a remote, blended model of one-to-one tutor sessions every 4 weeks, group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support where required
Apprentices are allocated a tutor to guide them through the training, conduct regular meetings and prepare for End Point Assessment. Our tutors are industry experts with relevant industry experience in addition to teaching and coaching expertise
To support learning, we utilise online resources mapped to the apprenticeship and all learners are given access to LinkedIn Learning, and other bespoke channels designed to support their apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any other subject (grade 5 or above)
English (grade 5 or above)
Maths (grade 5 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Computing (grade C)

BTEC in:

Computing (grade M / D)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

We are a welcoming and friendly faith-based school that sets high expectations for all its pupils, gives loads of opportunities, and avoids the one-size-fits-all approach to pastoral care and discipline that we see in so many big schools.

http://www.bishopstopford.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Please see our website for details.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship could lead to a career in network security

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BISHOP STOPFORD SCHOOL

Karen Kilborn

kkilborn@bishopstopford.com

01536 503503

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308112.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 22 April 2025

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