Apprentice IT Technician
St John Plessington Catholic College · Wirral, CH63 7LF
Information communications technician (level 3)
St John Plessington Catholic College is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic ICT Apprentice to join its friendly IT team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy school, supporting staff and students with a wide range of technology while working towards a nationally recognised ICT qualification.
The work
- Logging and tracking support tickets, including all phone calls
- Escalating unresolved or more complex issues to the second line technician
- Working with the HR/data team to ensure that only appropriate accounts are active on both the local network and cloud services
- Monitoring web filtering, anti-virus, and any additional monitoring software that does not conflict with safeguarding procedures
- Maintaining the school’s wired and wireless network and ensuring they are only available to authorised users
- Conducting regular audits and health checks of on-site resources
- Handling more complex issues, such as software installations, hardware faults, and system/server configuration problems
Training
Information Communications Technician Level 3.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: NOWSKILLS LIMITED
What you come out with
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent full-time role, subject to performance and business needs.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Things to consider
- The ability to absorb information readily and speedily and work under pressure
- A good team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a growing organisation
- The ability to respond effectively and build good relationships with staff, outside agencies, and key stakeholders
- Excellent level of written and verbal skills
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
- Good IT skills, in particular Excel, Word and email
The employer
At SJP, we value people, every person matters to us. Our consistent aim is that every child fulfils their potential. We recognise that each individual child has talent and ability and relish working to develop that they can live choice filled lives.Respect is a deeply held value which permeates all aspects of life at St John Plessington Catholic College (SJP) and underpins the design of our curriculum and everything we offer our students.
Workplace
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LF