Location: West Midlands
Salary: £21,350 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours a week, full time.
Start Date: February
Contract Type: Fixed term (Duration of the apprenticeship)
Are you ready to make a real impact on education? Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.
We're seeking talented IT Apprentices to join our growing team at Lift Schools. As an Apprentice, you'll play a vital role in supporting six of our schools across the West Midlands and driving educational excellence.
What you'll do:
* Provide technical support: Assist schools with their IT needs.
* Collaborate with the team: Work alongside experienced IT professionals to deliver exceptional support.
* Develop your skills: Gain valuable hands-on experience and receive ongoing training.
We're looking for individuals who:
* Are passionate about IT: Have a genuine interest in technology and its applications.
* Are team players: Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting others.
* Can prioritise - able to organise and manage their own time effectively.
* Are a confident communicator - able to communicate and demonstrate optimum hardware and software use in a simplified way.
* Are eager to learn: They desire to develop their skills and knowledge.
* Have a driving license - and have access to a car.
The role will support six of our schools; Lea Forest Primary Academy, Greenwood Academy, Montgomery Primary Academy, Percy Shurmer Academy, Four Dwellings Academy, and Four Dwellings Primary Academy, your primary base will be at the school closest to your home, with expected travel between sites as needed.
The role is due to commence February 2025 This is a fixed term position.
Closing date: 5th January 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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