Apprentice ICT Technician

You will support the ICT Support Technicians who manage over 1800 devices and 80 virtual servers work across two campuses. 

Typical duties will include:

Undertaking the role of a network technician on a day to day basis Helping to maintain the running of the Academy network servers which consists of installing software, managing the Network Operating System, diagnosing and fixing faults and backing up servers Creating and maintaining help sheets, asset registers, and documentation Helping to maintain the Academy Network Infrastructure, which consists of maintenance and repair of switches, access points and routers Providing guidance and support to students and staff in the process of logging-in, using e-mail, and use of applications packages Helping to keep computer rooms tidy and within health and safety guidelines, which includes cleaning of computer equipment Helping the network technician to create, maintain and manage login accounts for staff and students including the monitoring and recording of equipment and network abuse Keeping up to date with software releases patches and technologies Assisting in the maintenance and development of the Academy Internet and Intranet sites Undertaking an additional role of responsibility as defined by the ICT Services Director

Training:
You will be enrolled onto the groundbreaking, Level 3 Apprenticeship Information Communications Technician Information communications technicians support the delivery of efficient IT operations, this could be installing and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and software faults, solving technical and applications problems either remotely or in person, including resolving issues such as slow performance, connection problems and an inability to access data Our ICT apprenticeship covers topics allowing apprentices to support organisations relying on computer and communication systems in all areas of their operations and decision-making processes As an ICT apprentice, you will develop skills and knowledge of the industry by learning key IT essentials such as fault finding and diagnostics, preventative measures, routine maintenance, system tools and testing You will also gain an awareness of cloud systems and physical and virtual network components including an awareness of security and firewalls, network architecture, protocols and principles of database migration Whether you have experience within the field or not Apprentify’s level 3 ICT apprenticeship will give you the tools to get your career started within IT support If you are an employer our level 3 apprenticeship is the perfect solution to overcoming your hiring challenges and internal skills shortages

Training Outcome:
All Academy staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people within the Academy This includes helping to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy

Employer Description:
St George’s Academy is a large, successful, 11-18 mixed secondary school of 2,319 students (including 386 in the sixth form) with outstanding facilities in all areas. The Academy serves Sleaford, Ruskington and the surrounding Lincolnshire villages with our main campus in Sleaford and our smaller campus in the village of Ruskington.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Initiative,Problem solving skills,Logical