Overview
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.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a motivated, curious and adaptable individual to join our ICT Support Team as an Apprentice IT Technician. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in general hardware and software, a highly organised approach to work, and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be confident working independently, while also 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
* 4 GCSE’s (including English and Maths; Grade 9 to 4, A to C)
* NVQ Level 2 in an appropriate subject, or evidence of working toward it
Work Arrangement
This is a fixed‑term, term‑time only role, working 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.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Silver status for the Be Well@Work award
* Level 1 Westfield Benefits and Services for all staff
* Access to the School Advisory Service (SAS) app, providing a premium package of wellbeing support
* HR wellbeing guidance, Staff Workplace Health Champions and dedicated Mental Health Leads
* Staff workload charter; flu vaccinations; fitness suite on site
* Flexible start times (8:30–3:00 or 8:50–3:20)
* Low teaching contact time per fortnight
* Career progression opportunities; culture of kindness; centralised detention system
* Comprehensive CPD for all staff – 1:1 coaching and support for teachers of all career stages; 1‑hour CPD every Tuesday afternoon
* 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
* Teachers Pension Scheme
* Free access to Lifetime Financial Management services
* Benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup
* Consistent pay day – staff are paid on the 15th of every month
* Dedicated support teams
School & Community
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.
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