IT Support Technician Apprentice

We wish to appoint an apprentice IT Technician to assist our IT team with supporting staff and pupils in using IT equipment and applications, troubleshooting, management of support tickets using the online ticketing system as well as the audio-visual requirements of the school.

Role

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing IT support requests and incidents from receipt to resolution and closure using the online ticketing system
  • To provide excellent customer service, assisting staff and pupils in the use of IT resources
  • To assist the Director of Digital Infrastructure and Senior IT Technician in the development and smooth running of all IT systems, networks and Internet Security systems
  • To assist in supporting and managing of a range of devices, including iOS and MacOS environments
  • To provide IT and AV support for Public and Internal Examinations
  • To provide IT and AV support for school events including occasional duties out of school hours
  • To help ensure that devices are kept up to date and that security software is up-to-date
  • To help monitor consumables and to arrange for orders to be placed
  • To check new computer equipment and carry out the routine installation of software including the installation of Operating Systems on the equipment
  • To assist with the maintenance of the equipment inventory
  • To assist with the creation and management of user accounts
  • To assist the Director of Digital Infrastructure to execute his wider school responsibilities e.g. software support, distribution of devices and staff training
  • To keep abreast of current developments in IT within schools
  • To promote high standards of Health & Safety with regards to IT and other technology
  • To help ensure that the School operates within the law with respect to software licenses, data protection and IT use
  • To complete any administrative paperwork promptly and to a high standard

Training

  • Possible full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme
Apprenticeship Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Training Provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday (08:00 - 17:00)
Expected Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 10th October 2025
Start Date
Friday, 17th October 2025

Desired Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade C/4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade C/4 (Essential)
  • IT or Digital Related GCSE, grade C/4 (Desired)

About the Employer

Farnborough Hill
For almost 150 years we have educated young women, offering each of them a ‘whole person’ approach to education. Although this might seem a more modern notion, it has been at the heart of Farnborough Hill’s ethos since the beginning. For us, this isn't an educational fad: it is the essence of our being.
Company
Farnborough Hill
Location
Farnborough Road, Farnborough, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,000 a year
Posted
Company
Farnborough Hill
Location
Farnborough Road, Farnborough, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,000 a year
Posted