IT Technician Apprentice

Start your career in tech. Grow with Lift Schools. This is a development opportunity for someone who is curious, motivated, and ready to build a career in IT. As an IT technician apprentice, you will learn on the job while supporting our schools and central teams with the technology that helps children thrive in every classroom, every day.

Role

You will join a supportive team of five, led by our IT support team leader, and work across our North London hub and EdCity. You will spend time both on site in schools and at our central office, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

  • Help resolve day-to-day IT issues across our schools and central office
  • Support Windows, Apple, and Chrome devices
  • Assist with audio visual systems, device set-up, and software rollouts
  • Keep accurate records in our service management and asset systems
  • Provide friendly, clear customer service to colleagues and school teams
  • Work with external partners when needed to fix or improve systems
  • Visit schools across the trust to support IT solutions when required

Training

You will work towards a Level 3 IT solutions technician apprenticeship, typically over around 21 months (depending on your experience and qualifications).

You will receive:

  • A dedicated trainer who meets with you every two weeks
  • Regular progress reviews and on-site observations
  • Time built into your week for off-the-job learning (20% training time)
  • Support to complete Maths and English functional skills, if needed

This is a practical, hands-on role where you will build confidence, technical skills, and professional experience from day one.

  • This is an exciting opportunity to be in a real job, with real variety, from day one whilst working towards a qualification
  • Potential to secure permanent positions within our central services team
  • Transferable skills: Develop technical, problem-solving, and communication skills that will help you thrive in a range of industries, not just education.
  • Opportunities for specialist roles, such as IT support technician, network engineer, or systems analyst
  • Possibility to progress to senior roles, including IT manager or project leader
  • Commitment to supporting your professional growth and career ambitions at Lift Schools
Apprenticeship Standard
IT solutions technician (level 3)
Training Provider
LIFT SCHOOLS
Working Week
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Tuesday, 17th February 2026
Start Date
Sunday, 1st March 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Willingness to learn
  • Curiousity

Qualifications

  • Maths and English GCSE, grade A-C or 4-9 (Desired)

About the Employer

LIFT SCHOOLS
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

Job Details

Company
LIFT SCHOOLS
Location
1 Edcity Walk, London, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,760.17 a year
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