Outwood Academy Foxhills
Apprentice ICT Technician
We invite applications from enthusiastic and flexible candidates to join our existing ICT support team as an Apprentice IT Technician. You will gain a level 3 qualification in ICT over a 12 - 18 month period.
This is a full-time position working all year round (not just term time) 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday on an 18 month fixed term contract with a view to becoming permanent subject to completion of the apprenticeship. The salary begins at £24,413 per annum (NJC grade 1 SCP 2) as an apprentice then increases to £27,254 (NJC Grade 5 SCP 9) when qualified.
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of general hardware and software as well as being highly organised and having excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team is essential and experience of working in an ICT support role or similar would be an advantage but is not required.
As part of a growing multi-academy trust, the successful candidate will be well supported and have access to a range of high quality professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education.
Outwood Academy Foxhills Offers:
1. We are judged as “Outstanding” by Ofsted and the report published on 11th November 2022 said “ Staff and pupils at Outwood Academy Foxhills work, learn and excel together. This is an outstanding school. Pupils value the school's diverse population. Staff see the uniqueness in every pupil and have the highest of ambitions for all. Pupils’ starting points when joining the academy does not set their potential. There is no limit on success at Foxhills."
2. 26 Days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
3. Free onsite Parking
4. Our ‘Outwood Plus’ scheme offering lots of benefits including discounts, a 24 hour GP and wellbeing services
5. We are regularly ranked in The Times top schools in the North.
6. We offer a high quality of education for our students and excellent career progression and training for staff.
7. We offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities.
8. You will see the investment that has been put into the school infrastructure to provide an environment that is conducive to learning.
9. You will find the staff and students friendly and welcoming.
If you share our vision, then why not join our family?
Note as this is an apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be working towards achieving the essential “Experience” criteria listed. Maths and English at Grade C or above are required."