ICT Apprentice
About Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust:
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic ICT Apprentice to support the delivery of high-quality IT services across our schools. This IT apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in educational technology while gaining hands-on experience and a recognised qualification.
About the role:
You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day implementation of IT services within our schools. Working as part of the Emmaus CAT Central Team, you will help ensure that staff and pupils receive effective, efficient and reliable IT support.
Your initial deployment will be at St Matthew’s RC High School (Manchester & Oldham Cluster) or St Anne’s RC Voluntary Academy (Stockport Cluster). Over time, you will also provide on-site support to neighbouring primary schools within the Trust on a rota basis.
This IT apprenticeship offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, including Microsoft 365, Windows 10 & 11, MacOS, Chrome OS, and school service desk systems. You will work closely with the Head of IT Strategy and Services, School Business Managers, and School IT Leads.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the day-to-day implementation of IT services across CAT schools
- Assisting with desktop administration, including Microsoft and Windows environments
- Helping manage the school IT service desk
- Providing on-site support across multiple schools within the Trust
- Working collaboratively to support the Emmaus CAT IT strategy
- Delivering excellent customer service to staff and pupils
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
What we’re looking for:
- Experience with Windows 10 & 11, MacOS, Chrome OS
- Confident using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive)
- Understanding of basic IT troubleshooting
- Customer-focused approach
- Adaptable and flexible across multiple school sites
- Integrity, professionalism and alignment with Emmaus CAT values
- Ability to work collaboratively and discreetly
- Commitment to the Trust community
- Full UK driving licence
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Awareness of DfE Digital & Technology Standards (desirable)
Entry requirements:
- 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
- Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject
You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Why Join Emmaus CAT?
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is a fast-growing organisation committed to providing outstanding Catholic education. You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team implementing modern technologies across our schools. This role offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to contribute to a meaningful mission.
Future prospects: Opportunities available as the Trust’s IT service expands.
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