ICT Technician (Apprentice) Level 3

Opportunity information
Salary £13000 per year
Duration 24 months
Advert closing date 30/04/2024
Description
We now have a vacancy for a technician to work within our ICT team of three to help provide technical support to our staff and students and ensure that the school’s ICT network functions efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of all users and to support teaching and learning.
To be responsible for and assist in technical support of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) within the school, in accordance with any directions which may reasonably be given by the Principal / Leadership Team line manager/ICT Network Manager.
Responsibilities and Tasks.

• To ensure that all networks within the school operate efficiently and effectively. To assist and liaise with external organisations as required to achieve this.
• To acquire and maintain a basic understanding of the installation and operation of the hardware and software provided for all purposes in the school.
• To undertake appropriate technical and professional training related to your responsibilities.
• To be familiar with and use as necessary software packages for virus detection, Microsoft operating systems and PC hardware.
• To be aware of and comply with the need for strict confidentiality and security of all ICT systems and personal records and to be aware of and comply with all relevant legislation.
• To maintain ICT suites and classroom PCs in terms of hardware and cleanliness. To assist with the maintenance, repair and upkeep of hardware or equipment as required, ensuring all systems within the school function efficiently.
• To offer staff and student support in providing induction to staff on new systems or software and advice as required.
• To assist in developing and maintaining an ICT equipment register to provide a detailed analysis of equipment.
• In absence of the Network Manager, confidently to maintain and support the school’s servers and networked systems.
• To set up areas of the school for assemblies, meetings, etc. when required, with particular responsibility for the Lancaster Building.
• To support out of hours school events with audio and video technology.
• To complete or assist with administrative tasks relating to your general duties.

In addition the role includes adherence to all safeguarding and other policies and procedures in place at Uxbridge High School and regular contact with students and staff. You will work under the reasonable direction of the ICT Network Manager / Leadership Team line manager / Principal.
Entry requirements
Mandatory; GCSE English and Maths 4-9/C-A* (or equivalent functional skills in Maths and English at Level 2).
Training to be provided
Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x 1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.
Our Account Manager, industry-trained assessor and Learning Advocate support apprentices to deliver our high-quality training programmes.
The apprentice will be required to complete:

• Work towards gaining a full Level 3 IT Solutions Qualification.
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours.
• Standard and End Point Assessment.
• Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required).

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.
Things to consider
£13,000 pa, apprentice pay scale.
This role is full time (36 hours per week including 1 day release at college; 52 weeks per year, with 26 days holiday pa (from April 2023, up to April will be 25 days), Fixed term for duration of the course (to maximum of 24 months).
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
ICT Technician role (if available).
Hours per week 36
Working week Monday to Friday/ 08:00am-16:15pm
Apprenticeship standard IT solutions technician (Level 3)
Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, UB8 2PR