Trust IT Engineer Apprentice

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Trust IT Engineer Apprentice (based at St James's CE High School)

Personal Attributes

The Bishop Fraser Trust is a family of four secondary and two primary schools across Bolton and Bury in Greater Manchester. The schools benefit from being very close together, so we all know each other well and enjoy each other’s commonalities and differences.

We are at a really exciting phase in our IT strategy. We want to move our schools onto a central system, so that our staff can more easily, share their resources and communicate even more effectively. In doing this, we also need to make sure the day-to-day operational IT running of our schools remains steady. Our Headteachers and staff at Bishop Fraser are innovative, they are also keen to trial and explore new technologies – so you could also play a part in developing our approach to teaching and learning through technologies.

We are fortunate to have a team of great IT professionals with a diverse skill set, so in terms of your own training and development, we will have you covered! What we are really looking for is someone who is keen to make a difference, is keen to develop and enjoy their work and to help us achieve our mission to provide ‘Life In All Its Fullness’ for all our communities. If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to get in touch.

If successful, you would be based at St James’s CE High School, however, there may be occasions where you are asked to support on a project at another school site, however we can organise travel and the schools are all very close to each other.

Main Duties:

To provide general ICT technical support across the whole school network and one day for the Trust.
To develop and maintain the school’s digital presence.

We are seeking an individual who:

Is a great team player, friendly, and professional
Has knowledge of operating systems, including windows operating systems, networking, hardware and software commonly used in schools
Enjoys working as part of a team and being able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff
Is confident in liaising with a variety of staff at all levels
Has excellent customer service skills
Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people
Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues and students

In return we can offer:

A supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.
Consistent support from a dedicated CEO, Trustees, central trust team and Head Teachers
A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Fantastic facilities

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. References will be sought prior to interview.

Salary & Benefits

Grade A SCP 2 – 3 (£22,366 - £22,737)

(A Living Wage Supplement Will Be Applied to Match £12.00 Per Hour)

(Pay Award Pending Effective April 2024)

37 Hrs Per Week

All Year Round

Apprenticeship

Required ASAP

Location

St James's Church of England High School
Lucas Road
Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 9RU

Supporting Documents

Deadline and How to Apply

For more information, or for an informal chat about the role please contact the Don Jones, Chief Information and Security Compliance Officer (CISCO) please get in touch by emailing djones@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk.

To apply please complete the application form, ensuring that you show how you meet items on the person specification and explaining why you are applying for this post. Please also include in your application why you want to work in our Trust, why you are the best candidate for this post and what you would contribute to our Trust and schools, with examples from your recent work if possible.

Please submit your completed application and covering letter to: recruitment@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk - please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

The vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable candidates apply.

Closing Date: Friday 18 October 2024 at 9.00 am

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job reference: TBFTITAPP2709

The Bishop Fraser Trust A Church of England Multi Academy Trust with the vision to allow all children to experience Life in all its fullness