Ict Apprenticeship

Would you like the opportunity to join a highly successful team? We are looking to appoint an ICT Apprentice, who will be responsible for providing IT support to staff and pupils at Southend School for Girls in line with the vision and values of Southend School for Girls.

Of course, we’re about far more than just great academic outcomes. Developing the whole person and seeing our Year 7s grow into confident, articulate and highly motivated young adults strong in self-belief and ready to start their next chapter after Year 13 is why we’re here.

A student’s journey at SHSG is **full of adventure,** and we **encourage** students to get **involved**. There’s something to inspire and challenge everyone. Students relish opportunities to participate in Duke of Edinburgh and World Challenge expeditions, to be leaders, to perform in school shows, and to represent the school in our nationally renowned sports teams.

SHSG is an **inspiring and vibrant** place, full of energy and laughter - and amazing people It’s a school where we constantly aim to meet the challenges set out in our principles of ensuring that everyone is **_safe, happy and successful_**_._

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- To assist the ICT Manager in managing the whole school ICT network, to ensure that the educational and business needs of the school are met
- To assist the ICT Manager with the procurement of both hardware and software
- To assist with the installation and maintenance of computer hardware
- To ensure that all new staff have correct access to the school’s computer systems
- To deal promptly with user issues
- To assist with the installation of software and ensure proper records are kept of licences
- To keep adequate records of all faults
- To assist with the maintenance of the telephone system software
- To ensure that the ICT Suites are ready for use each day
- To check the ICT suites after the last lesson each day to ensure everything is tisy and in good order
- To support school staff and students in the technical aspects of ICT
- To ensure IT equipment is in place ready for visitors, meetings and assemblies

**General**
- To undertake appropriate training within the post
- Ability to work as part of a team
- To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development, and training requirements relevant to your role in discussion with line manager
- To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equality and Diversity Policy

**Key Details**:
**Salary**: £5.45 per hour (A fantastic apprentice wage)

Working week: Full time. (Term Time)

Apprenticeship Details - 24 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 IT Solutions Technician Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 3rd best UK training provider)

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment

**The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade