School ICT Apprentice Technician

We invite applications from enthusiastic and flexible candidates to join our existing ICT support team as an Apprentice IT Technician. You will gain a level 3 qualification in ICT over a 12 - 18 month period. 

This is a full-time position working all year round (not just term time) 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday on an 18 month fixed term contract with a view to becoming permanent subject to completion of the apprenticeship. The salary begins at £22,366 per annum (NJC grade 1 SCP 2) as an apprentice then increases to £25,119 (NJC Grade 5 SCP 9) when qualified.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of general hardware and software as well as being highly organised and having excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of team is essential and experience of working in an ICT support role or similar would be an advantage but is not required.

As part of a growing multi-academy trust, the successful candidate will be well supported and have access to a range of high quality professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education.

Outwood Academy Easingwold Offers:

• We are judged as “Outstanding” by Ofsted and the report published on 21st September 2022 said “Outwood Academy Easingwold is an aspirational and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to excel. Staff have the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve and ensure that they meet them.” They also stated "This is a caring community where pupils and staff value and appreciate each other." About our curriculum they wrote "The school’s ‘intrinsic’, ‘academic’, ‘enhancement’ and ‘elective’ curriculums combine to ensure that pupils receive an exceptional education."  
• 26 days holiday per year plus, bank holidays'.
• Free onsite Parking.
• Our ‘Outwood Plus’ scheme offering lots of benefits including discounts, a 24 hour GP and wellbeing services.
• We are regularly ranked in The Times top schools in the North.  
• We offer a high quality of education for our students and excellent career progression and training for staff.
• We offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities.
• You will see the investment that has been put into the school infrastructure to provide an environment that is conducive to learning.  
• You will find the staff and students friendly and welcoming.

If you share our vision, then why not join our family?

To view Job Description please click here

To view Person Specification, which you should use to complete your application, please click here. 

Note as this is an apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be working towards achieving the essential “Experience” criteria listed. Maths and English at Grade C or above are required.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Lisa Marie Rowland our Network Manager for Easingwold, Bishopsgarth and Ripon at l.rowland@bishopsgarth.outwood.com.

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Noon on 5 September 2024.

Interview date: w/c 9 September 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.