IT Apprentice (Westcliff High School for Boys)

The ICT Apprentice is responsible for:

Assisting in the development, support, maintenance and security of all ICT systems within the school Assisting in the installation, configuration and testing of hardware and software Providing technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support students and teaching in a learning environment Upskill and share relevant ICT knowledge with other members of the ICT team

Duties & Responsibilities:

To operate as first-line support for staff throughout the School To maintain the computer networks logging action taken and in particular:

Complete the below daily:

Act as a point of contact for staff and students concerning ICT as required and provide telephone, email, and desktop support to students and staff To control, maintain, install and set up when required, ICT and audio-visual equipment held within the school, including digital projectors To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the School's ICT network, connections, and components On rare occasions, provide ICT Support for School events, for example, parent evenings To undertake, from time to time, such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Director of Technology, Deputy Headmaster, or the Headmaster.

All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils at Westcliff High School for Boys by always ensuring compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

It is a requirement of all staff to report any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of pupils to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. This document summarises the main responsibilities of the post. All staff are required to undertake whatever else the Headmaster may reasonably request. All staff are expected to uphold, support and realise the ethos of the School, as outlined in the Mission Statement Learner Profile.

Training:

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Training Outcome:

To be discussed upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Westcliff High School for Boys is a high-performing selective grammar school and academy in Essex, educating boys aged 11–16 with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and providing a supportive environment where students and staff can thrive.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm. Full time (including school holidays). You will be entitled to a 30 minute lunch break.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Microsoft Office applications,Microsoft operating systems,Willingness to learn,Asks questions when unsure,Reliable