IT Apprentice

WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL

LEVEL 3 IT APPRENTICE

Are you looking for an innovative and forward-thinking school which genuinely invests and develops you? Then come and join us at Whitmore High School where we believe all our exceptional staff contribute to transforming students’ lives!

The successful candidate will:

·     Have appropriate IT knowledge and experience with a good knowledge of PCs and tablets, software, networks and associated peripherals

·     Have a good understanding of Windows operating systems and servers as well as Microsoft packages and other operating systems

·     Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work positively with staff and students

·     Be a self-starter, who is diligent with assigned work, able to work independently and show initiative

·     Have good organizational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to demonstrate good problem solving skills

·     Be able to prioritise a busy workload while remaining calm under pressure

·     Be a good team member with a positive outlook and a sense of humour

·     Be able to carry out manual and physical duties and tasks

·     Have a record of excellent attendance and punctuality

·     Be willing to undergo continual professional training in order to keep the school’s IT department at the forefront of constantly changing technology

·     Be resourceful, positive and enthusiastic about IT and the impact it can have within a school environment

·     Uphold school policies and routines and maintain confidentiality

·     Be aware of, and committed to, health and safety at work

·     Be committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the principles and practice of equal opportunities

·     Be committed to the principles and practice of safeguarding all young people

Why work for Whitmore High School?

·          State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities

·          Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career with exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities

·          You’ll be working in an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ school

·          26 days’ annual leave entitlement

·          Staff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.

·          Free annual flu jab, free use of the on-site gym and Cycle to Work tax free bike scheme

OFSTED graded the school outstanding in all areas and commented “Students have outstanding attitudes to learning and take a pride in their work”. Our students are happy, well behaved and make excellent progress.

Full details of the post, application form and more information on our school can be viewed on our website www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk

We reserve the right to interview early for this post should a suitable candidate apply

Whitmore High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment. A copy of our child protection policy can be found on the school website. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this post is listed as an exempted employment. You therefore need to reveal all spent convictions during the recruitment and vetting process.