IT Apprentice
This apprenticeship is a great opportunity for someone interested in IT to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification. You’ll support the school’s IT systems, networks, and audio-visual services, working alongside experienced professionals.
Role
- IT support & systems: Respond to helpdesk requests and troubleshoot IT issues (on-site and remote). Install and configure hardware and software. Set up and manage user accounts (e.g. Microsoft 365). Maintain an IT knowledge base for common issues
- Equipment & maintenance: Set up and maintain laptops, iPads, printers, and projectors. Carry out basic repairs and routine maintenance. Track and manage IT equipment inventory
- Networks & security: Help maintain network connectivity across the school. Support network security and safe IT usage. Assist with cyber security and incident response. Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g. GDPR)
- Audio visual & media: Set up AV equipment for events, assemblies, and performances. Film, edit, and produce video content
- Support AV equipment purchasing and supplier coordination
- General duties: Support IT-related projects. Help with exam material preparation. Attend up to 5 evening events per year
Training
Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship?
The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation.
This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities.
QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
- Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
- Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
- Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.
- Potential full-time role after completion
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 5 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 16th June 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
Qualifications
- 3 of any subject GCSE, grade 4+ (A* - C) (Essential)
- Maths & English GCSE, grade 3+ (D or above) (Essential)