ICT Apprentice - Bolton - Closes 04/06/2015 - £150pw

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ICT Apprentice vacancy @ Westhoughton High School

 

If you impress there are sure to be full-time employment opportunities and further opportunities to develop a career in IT.

School situated close to the centre of the growing town of Westhoughton within Bolton Council’s boundaries.

 

We are proud to be the only secondary school in the town, serving our community by providing exciting educational opportunities and preparing the next generation for their various futures. The student population is largely made up of young people from Westhoughton itself, but students also attend from the neighbouring communities of Blackrod, Bolton, Atherton and Hindley.

 

The school has been at the heart of the community for many years but has undergone many positive changes over the last five years with significant investment in the fabric of the buildings and the facilities available to our students, as well as year on year improvements in examination results, and we are always keen to show off our school and our students to our many visitors. So whether you think you know the school or whether you’re just discovering us for the first time, you will see a school that is ambitious for its students, proud of its past and confident about its future.

 

The National School Apprenticeship programme presents a unique opportunity to start a career working in a school. You will receive comprehensive training throughout the apprenticeship and ongoing support from the school.

 

You will be part of the school IT team and provide technical support to students and teaching staff. Day-to-day you will perform routine ICT tasks and contribute to the smooth running of the IT network.

 

At the end of your apprenticeship you will have achieved the nationally recognised ITQ qualification, as well as valuable work experience, that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time role within the school or any organisation requiring IT support. A newly qualified IT Technician can earn between £18,000 and £22,000 per annum.

 

Below is a summary of your key roles and responsibilities:

 

• Provide technical support and advice to students and teaching staff.
  
• Perform routine ICT tasks.
  
• Manage small projects.
  
• Facilitate the smooth running of the network by undertaking reasonable tasks as required, including some administrative tasks.
  
• Support the school’s Internet, Email and Virtual Learning Environment.
  
• Support the day-to-day running of the curriculum/admin network in collaboration with the Network Manager.
  
• Provide support and maintenance for network hardware and software, including classroom support.
  
• Provide technical support for curriculum and school events.
  
• Support staff in the use of ICT equipment.
  
• Report faults to the Network Manager as required.
  
• Support in-house training as and when required.
  
• Attend meetings as and when required.
  
• Be aware of and comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
  

The successful applicant will work in a small, friendly team and support the staff and students of the school in all aspects of IT. The staff are welcoming and supportive and there may be opportunities for progression for the right candidate.

 

Full details and apply via:

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/546983