To apply, you must apply direct via Sheffield Spring's website and complete our online application form.
https://www.sheffieldsprings-academy.org/vacancies
Please note, that CV's are not accepted.
The closing date for this post is midnight on the 16 February 2025.
Interviews will take place soon after.
Employer description:
United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivaled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.
The Yorkshire Cluster is part of United Learning which is a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer life changing education to children and young people across England.
Overview:
We are seeking to appoint an IT Technician Apprentice, the successful post-holder will predominantly be based at Sheffield Springs Academy however, this is an exciting opportunity to complement our IT Team within the Yorkshire Cluster of United Learning schools.
Main duties include:
- Assisting staff and students with IT related queries
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- General IT maintenance
- Support for school assemblies and presentations and dealing with IT equipment
The post-holder will be supported in their role and throughout the apprenticeship by the IT Supervisor on-site and the Network Manager.
Desirable skills:
- Someone who is solution focused.
- Excellent IT skills.
- A team player with strong communication and customer service skills.
- You must have good organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
- Experience and/or knowledge of IT systems, i.e. Microsoft.
Personal qualities:
- Is reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
- Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with resilience.
- Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.
Entry requirements:
- 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
- Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject
You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website.
Salary:
Will range from £13,767 upto £24,199.50 per annum. [will be confirmed upon interview]
Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
- Excellent facilities and resources.
- Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
- Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Perkbox benefits platform.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Future prospects:
Following the successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role will be reviewed and consideration made for a permanent contract in-line with business need.
In order to apply:
To apply, you must apply direct via Sheffield Spring's website and complete our online application form.
https://www.sheffieldsprings-academy.org/vacancies
Please note that CV's are not accepted.
The closing date for this post is midnight on the 16 February 2025.
Interviews will take place soon after.