IT Technician Apprentice
Role
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure that IT hardware across the curriculum areas of the Trust is at all times functional and ready for use in accordance with curriculum requirements through regular inspections of IT suites, printers and other hardware
- Undertake any repairs as required, seeking assistance from the Trust Network Manager and technical colleagues when necessary
- Provide technical problem-solving on hardware and software issues to staff and pupils as appropriate
- Ensure that ICT equipment and workstations meet the requirements of health and safety legislation
- Manage the helpdesk and tickets, escalating to the Trust Network Manager where necessary
- Set up and take down audio-visual equipment, laptops and conferencing equipment when booked or as necessary
- Change passwords and user accounts as directed by the policies of the Trust and as requested by the Trust Network Manager
- Undertake tasks as appropriate and defined by the Trust Network Manager or Director of IT
No job description can be exhaustive, and the duties may alter in practice over time, as is the nature of IT.
The post holder is expected to use their professional judgement to ensure that the role continues to evolve and develop in line with the Trust’s changing requirements.
Training
Why choose our Cloud Network Specialist apprenticeship?
QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship provides a solid foundation in installing network cabling and hardware. A Cloud Network Specialist’s role is both desk-based and involves visits to clients' premises to resolve issues. Apart from installing network cabling and hardware, they may also be required to assist in the deployment and management of cloud-based services.
QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Follow a cloud-first curriculum, covering on-premise and cloud-enabled networking
- Learn about core networking principles, including network addressing, cloud, virtualisation and security
- Understand the principles, hardware, protocols and services that form part of on-premise, cloud and hybrid network architectures
- Train with QA – the largest and leading provider for both Microsoft and AWS training
- Learn technical content that aligns to, and is relevant to, employers and the market
- Learn about DevOps methodologies and the fundamentals of databases and data migration
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.
Training and training location to be c.onfirmed
Our apprentices are often offered permanent contracts with the Trust on the successful completion of the programme but there are also opportunities for other employment or further apprenticeships elsewhere.
Additional Benefits:
- Free parking
- Salary Sacrifice purchasing of technology, electric cars and bikes
- 24/7 Doctor Care anywhere access
- Discount on gym memberships across Swindon
- Access to monthly discount deals for major retailers
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- All details will be confirmed upon interview.
- Expected Duration
- 16 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Friday, 31st May 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 10th June 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Knows the components of a PC
Qualifications
- any subject -- x3 GCSE or equivalent, grade 4+ (A-C) (Essential)
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 3+ (D or above) (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 3+ (D or above) (Essential)
About the Employer
- Company
- THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Location
- Abbey Park School, Redhouse Way, Swindon, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £22,071.00
- Posted
- Company
- THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Location
- Abbey Park School, Redhouse Way, Swindon, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £22,071.00
- Posted