It L3 Apprentice

Employer description: The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence" OFSTED 2022. At the Westgate school we provide opportunities for our colleagues for professional development in one of Hampshire's top schools for progress and attainment.

Overview: We are seeking to appoint an IT Assistant to work collaboratively the schools IT Network Manager, to assist in the provision of high-quality 1st line IT support within the school, including deploying IT hardware and software.

The successful candidate will be enrolled on a fully funded Information Communication Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Scheme via the Hampshire County Council Apprenticeship 16-month programme.

Salary: £23,115 - £24,140 per annum.

Main Duties: will be to:

• Promote the highest possible standards in customer care, equal opportunities and health and safety practices for the benefit of learners and the wider community served by the school
• Respond to calls regarding hardware, software, and network support, resolve or escalate problems within specified timescales in line with current departmental service levels
• Provide ongoing technical support for users of the school systems, including basic training to end users and advice on new technology
• Support colleagues and pupils use of technology in class e.g. Photoshop, IWB's etc
• Keep accurate records of IT asset

What we are looking for:

• The ability to work well in a team is essential, as is a good sense of pride in the role
• You will need to be able to offer flexibility and relate well to pupils and adults
• If you believe you have demonstrable skills for this exciting apprenticeship levy opportunity, matching key deliverables of the job description with a real commitment to enhance our learning environment - we want to hear from you

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website.

Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.

Benefits of working at The Westgate School:

• Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
• Ongoing personal development
• Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of health and fitness facilities
• Benefits of local government sick pay
• Automatic enrolment to a generous local government pension scheme
• Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children after 2 years

Future prospects:90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!