ICT Level 3 Apprenticeship
Join our IT team at The Abbey School as an ICT Apprentice & develop your skills in a dynamic & supportive environment. You will assist in delivering high-quality IT support to staff & students, ensuring smooth operation of systems across the school. You will be undertaking training for the Level 3 ICT Apprenticeship & day release.
Role
- Assist the IT team in delivering a smooth service in the running of the School network, including School software, hardware and other IT related equipment to the whole Abbey community
- To support pupils and staff in the correct use of IT
- To assist the Theatre Production & AV Services Specialist with audio / visual / lighting services for School productions and events as required
- To follow targets and objectives set out by the Head of IT Operations
- Provide desktop support, performing PC hardware repairs and upgrades
- Configure networking equipment such as wireless access points and switches
- Assisting with the installation of applications and troubleshooting problems
- Help with replacing printer consumables as required
- Carry out basic safety checks following relevant H&S procedures and raise awareness among staff, pupils and other users
- Assist with routine maintenance procedures, following school backup, virus protection and security procedures
- Respond to support requests according to school procedures, recording detailed diagnostic information and using appropriate knowledge bases/logs to inform diagnosis and resolution
Training
- Information Communications Technician Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship standard
- Typical duration: 18 months
- Dedicated Performance Coach
- Remote training
- Possibility of full-time post upon completion but this is not guaranteed and will be subject to the needs of the business at the time
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Information communications technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- ACTIVATE LEARNING
- Working Week
- Shifts to be confirmed (including one day per week for training/study time) Lunch break length: 1 hour (unpaid) Start Time: 8.00am Finish Time: 4.30pm
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 9th July 2025
- Start Date
- Friday, 1st August 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Written and verbal skills
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE, grade 4 or Functional Skills L2 (Essential)
About the Employer
The Abbey School Reading
An independent day school for girls in Reading, Berkshire, The Abbey has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and innovation in education. The school is committed to providing a supportive and forward-thinking environment for both students and staff.
- Company
- The Abbey School Reading
- Location
- 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year
- Posted
- Company
- The Abbey School Reading
- Location
- 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year
- Posted