Skills and Experience
We are seeking a motivated, curious and adaptable individual to join our ICT Support Team as an Apprentice IT Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about technology and eager to develop a career in IT within an Innovative, forward‑thinking, supportive school community.
Position
Apprentice IT Technician – fixed‑term, term‑time only role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday for the duration of the apprenticeship. There may be opportunities to apply for permanent roles in the future, subject to organisational need.
Responsibilities
As an Apprentice IT Technician, you will work alongside experienced professionals while completing a Level 3 ICT qualification over a 24‑month period, gaining hands‑on experience in a real‑world environment where technology plays a vital role in teaching, learning and school life. You will also be confident working independently, while valuing collaboration as part of a wider team. Previous experience in an ICT support role, or similar, would be welcomed but is not essential – what matters most is a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a commitment to developing your skills and supporting others.
Qualifications
Qualifications required are 4 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade 9 to 4, A* to C) and a NVQ Level 2 in an appropriate subject, or evidence of working towards.
Benefits
We offer the following benefits to our staff in addition to competitive salaries:
* A school that is the ‘cornerstone of the local area’, where ‘pupils’ behaviour in lessons is excellent’ and where ‘staff are exceptionally proud to work’ (Ofsted, Oct ‘23).
* A commitment to Family First; we believe that for our staff, their family comes first.
* A comprehensive staff wellbeing offer including Level 1 Westfield Benefits and Services for all staff and access to the School Advisory Service (SAS) app which provides a premium package of wellbeing support.
* Other wellbeing offers for staff such as access to HR wellbeing guidance, Staff Workplace Health Champions and dedicated Mental Health Leads; staff workload charter; flu vaccinations; fitness suite on site and other wellbeing activities for staff.
* Flexible start times (either 8:30‑3:00 or 8:50‑3:20).
* Lower than average teaching contact time per fortnight.
* A dedication to “grow our own”; we have a vast array of career progression opportunities.
* A culture of kindness communicated through our daily actions and work with the community.
* A school where Teachers Teach, Leaders Lead.
* A centralised detention system.
* Comprehensive CPD for all staff designed to RAISE standards, including 1:1 coaching and support for teachers of all career stages and 1‑hour CPD every Tuesday afternoon.
* Access to state‑of‑art facilities: all teachers receive an iPad 10, keyboard and stylus.
* Excellent public transport and motorway links to Barnsley from Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham.
* Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
* Free access to Lifetime Financial Management services.
* Access to a range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup.
* Consistent pay day; all staff are paid on the 15th of every month.
* Dedicated support teams.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.
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