IT Support Apprentice - Furze Down School

We have an established team who are friendly, knowledgeable and supportive. Everyone is driven to support our students in the best way they can. You will be able to grow and develop in an exciting and varied environment.

Role

In this role you’ll contribute to the work of Furze Down School and study to achieve the Level 2 Customer Service apprenticeship throughout the duration of your time with us. We’ll give you time during your working week for study and assessments - which means no evening or weekend study is required!

You will work towards being able to undertake the range of duties listed below:

  • To provide support on hardware/software and peripherals including Windows, Microsoft Office & 365, Exchange, SIMS.net, etc. 
  • To carry out general network administration duties e.g. create/modify users, security groups, group policies, file & printer shares, backup and restoration 
  • To ensure all devices are filtered, managed and monitored, ensuring all relevant updates are applied in line with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 
  • To perform general troubleshooting for problems in classrooms around the site 
  • To carry out installation, fault diagnosis and regular maintenance of all hardware and software 
  • To maintain an up-to-date asset register of all hardware and software, ensuring the school remains compliant at all times with licensing legislation 
  • To support staff and students on the agreed learning platform to support learning 
  • To set up for events and attend such events to support when necessary 
  • To document all jobs on the IT support helpdesk

Training

You will gain experience, whilst studying towards your nationally recognised qualification - Customer Service Level 2 Practitioner qualification, with 20% time out of the workplace for study, training and assessments. 

Your training will be a via a blended learning approach, with face-to-face visits in your workplace, on-line group workshops on a monthly basis, and hands on training within the workplace providing you with all you require to be successful. 

The training you will be completing as part of the Level 2 Customer Service apprenticeship standard includes: 

  • Knowing your customers            
  • Providing a positive customer experience
  • Meeting regulations and legislation        
  • Systems and resources
  • Working with your customers/customer insights
  • Dealing with customer conflict and challenge     

We cannot guarantee a permanent position following completion of the apprenticeship, however this is a great opportunity to develop transferrable business service skills.

Apprenticeship Standard
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Training Provider
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Working Week
30 hours per week (08.30 - 15.00). Term time only.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 6th June 2025
Start Date
Wednesday, 3rd September 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills

Qualifications

  • Literacy and Numeracy GCSE, grade A*-G/9-1 or equivalent (Desired)

About the Employer

Furze Down School
At Furze Down School our vision is to: Create a Centre of Excellence for Special Educational Needs through our Specialism in Communication and Interaction; Raise the profile and status of children with Special Educational Needs, and to give support to their families and carers; Inspire and empower children and young people with SEN to become ambitious and aspirational for their futures; foster curiosity and a love of learning alongside the development of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and attributes important to being able to flourish in life, learning, work and leisure.
Company
Furze Down School
Location
Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, England
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£11,778 a year
Posted
Company
Furze Down School
Location
Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, England
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£11,778 a year
Posted