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IT Apprentice - the Howard Academy Trust - Fixed Term

The Howard Academy Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F96-191-S
  • Posted:13/06/2024
  • Pay:Apprentice Minimum Wage
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:16/08/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Due to Growth of the Trust our central team at The Howard Academy Trust have an IT Apprentice role due to our evolving growth. This will be located at The Abbey School within the Trust. The IT Apprentice will assist with the provision of high-quality support and contribute effectively to the IT team.   

You will provide a prompt, first level of IT support to staff, students and visitors to the school which will include supporting and maintaining IT hardware. You will work proactively from a helpdesk with guidance from IT colleagues. 

The successful candidate will undertake on the job training alongside undertaking the Level 3 qualification. 

This position is temporary in the first instance for the duration of the apprenticeship. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring future IT professional to take the first step in their development. The successful candidate will be a hardworking self-starter, will be proactive, and be able to travel between all schools within the Trust.

We encourage you to speak with our Head of IT, if you are interested, contact hr@thatrust.org.uk to arrange. 

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day you will enjoy

  • Competitive Salary package
  • LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
  • Heavily subsidised private healthcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free flu jabs
  • A welcoming work environment and a great team

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

Information about the federation

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.

The Howard Academy Trust started in Autumn 2015 and continues to grow.

We currently comprise of 4 secondary and 4 primary academies in Medway and Kent. We have future growth plans as a Multi Academy Trust with major projects taking place across the organisation. Our overarching aim and vision for our schools is “working together to create a community of successful learners”. In doing this, we will deliver an outstanding education for the children and young people who attend our academies. We endeavour to ensure that all our pupils have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and opportunities.

The Trust’s role is to oversee the leadership and vision of member schools and to develop effective and supportive partnerships between them. We have a firm belief within the Trust that every child should have access to at least a good education. We are proud that every academy inspected since joining our Trust has remained as a Good school or improved their Ofsted Rating. Both Temple Mill Primary School and Waterfront UTC joined the Trust as sponsored academies and have moved from Special Measures to a Good school on their first inspection. Our schools serve their own community, and each has a unique identity. Being part of this Multi Academy Trust has already provided member schools with practical benefits. We want communities to be proud of their local THAT school and we are determined to make it the first choice for all families.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Human Resources
  • Address:South Side Three Road,
    Chatham,
    Kent,
    ME4 4FQ
  • Telephone: 01634 265770
  • Email: hr@thatrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.