Apprentice ICT Technician - Part-time

The Viking Academy Trust

Ref:KCC-F20-5-S
Posted:10/10/2018
Pay:National Minimum Wage for Apprentices
Start Date:Jan 2019
App Close Date:07/12/2018 at 12:00
Interviews:To be confirmed

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Apprentice ICT Technician Viking Academy Trust

The Viking Academy Trust are looking for an Apprentice ICT Technician to work across our three schools. The trust is increasingly dependent on its ICT systems working properly and efficiently. We are looking for a candidate who has a keen interest in ICT systems and is good at managing their time in the face of changing priorities.

The candidate will need to drive and have access to their own transport as there will be occasions where you’ll be required to travel between Viking Academy Schools (within a 5-mile radius in the Broadstairs/Ramsgate area).

Above all you will need to like children, to want the very best for them & be prepared to put their needs first. Children will be at the heart of your work.

Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£111.00

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

Minimum Wage Rates

Working week

Monday to Friday 30 hours between 8am and 4pm

Total hours per week: 30.00

Apprenticeship duration

2 years

Possible start date

January 2019

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Key Accountabilities

Install and maintain computer hardware, clients, laptops, audio/visual equipment and peripherals
Maintain an up to date inventory of ICT equipment, and ensure cleanliness of equipment
Assist with the expansion of the school network infrastructure including switches, cabling and wireless network equipment
Routine administration including, data backups
Software installation, maintenance and upgrading in line with the school development policy
Maintain up to date workstations
Administration and development of Internet, Intranet, Office 365, learning platforms and E-mail systems, including learning platforms and the school website
To keep abreast of technological developments and encourage the use of ICT at all levels
To support staff and students with the use of ICT including online support, and assisting with inset training where appropriate
To support staff and students with the set-up and preparation of ICT equipment around the school
Report any detected breach of the school’s ICT acceptable use policy to the Head of School
To be aware of the school’s health and safety policy and to assist in carrying out the responsibilities detailed therein
Maintain stocks of spare parts and consumable items, including printer consumables.
In-class support where appropriate

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

The ability to problem solve
A good communicator with both children and adults

Personal qualities

Confident
Friendly

Information about the trust

The Viking Academy Trust is a primary only, Multi-Academy Trust consisting of three inspirational schools: Upton Junior School, Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

Our One Childhood One Chance philosophy resonates throughout everything we do at the Viking Academy Trust.

At Viking, we make sure that our ultimate focus and core purpose remains excellent teaching and learning for every child. Our teaching is progressive and adaptive and we strive for the best outcomes for all. We invest time and training into our staff so that they can invest their skills and expertise into our children.

For children to thrive, they need to feel that they belong. Our people and our environments are warm and welcoming. Every member of our staff invests in building strong relationships with children and getting to know children well means we can focus on equity of opportunity.

This means that we can prioritise social and emotional learning along with the academic as we know that children need to learn how to be resilient, to have healthy and safe relationships and to face the world with problem solving skills.

We nurture children to become responsible citizens, ready to face the modern world and to make the most of their every potential both academically and socially. At Viking schools, we have high standards and expectations and we know how to support children to reach them.

Job Contact Information

Name:Lisa Blatchford, HR Director
Address:Upton Junior School,
Edge End Road,
Broadstairs,
Kent,
CT10 2AH
Telephone: 01843 861393
Email: hrd@vikingacademytrust.com

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Apprentice ICT Technician Job Description