Apprentice IT Technician

at  Sheffield Springs Academy

REQ002698

Job title: Apprentice IT Technician
Location: Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Rd, Sheffield, S12 2SF
Salary: Competitive, United Learning Apprenticeship Pay Scale (see end of advert)
Contract: Fixed-term in-line with the apprenticeship
Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Start date: As soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint an Apprentice IT Technician, the successful post-holder will predominantly be based at Sheffield Springs Academy however, this is an exciting opportunity to complement our IT Team within the Yorkshire Cluster of United Learning schools.
The post is subject to an apprenticeship training agreement; we will support the successful individual in working toward and achieving their IT Technician qualification. It is anticipated that this will be a minimum of one year. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role will be reviewed and consideration made for a permanent contract in-line with business need.
Main duties include assisting staff and students with IT related queries, troubleshooting and problem solving, general maintenance, support for school assemblies and presentations and dealing with IT equipment. The post-holder will be supported in their role and throughout the apprenticeship by the IT Supervisor on-site and the Network Manager.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Someone who is solution focused.
• Is reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
• Excellent IT skills.
• A team player with strong communication and customer service skills.
• You must have good organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with resilience.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.
  Please see the job description and person specification for further detail.
  To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on the 16 February 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.
  If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
  United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

Please refer the Job description for details