Location
Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1123 on roll)
Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
Summary
37 hours per week, whole year, Fixed-Term - 2 years
Apprentice Salary (age related) starts at £6.40 per hour (actual £12,347 per annum)
We are characterised by how we treat our people
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
Following the successful progression of the previous apprentice into full-time employment within the sector, we are seeking to appoint an Apprentice ICT Technician to join our team. Sir John Thursby is an oversubscribed successful school with over 1100 students on roll. This is an exciting time to join us as we refresh our servers, Voice over Internet Protocol and digital signage in the next twelve months. It is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the latest technologies and more.
The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic team of two (Network Manager and Senior ICT Technician) and will be expected to apply themselves to the apprenticeship programme with commitment and diligence. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and pro-active; able to support learning through outstanding ICT service provision.
Apprentice ICT Technician responsibilities will include:
- First line support, the first point of contact for staff and students when needing ICT support, proactively respond to tickets logged within the ICT helpdesk and answering the phone
- Accurately recording problems, identifying and repairing hardware and software issues, installing software and general maintenance tasks
- Stay up to date with the latest Microsoft technologies; Entra, Intune Power Automate, Copilot agents and more
The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for ICT and technology in general along with a willingness to undertake further training.
Hours of work: 08:00 16:00, 4 days a week with one day release at college.
Please refer to the full advert on our website, www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk for further information
For an application pack please:
- download from the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
- or telephone 01282 682313
- or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Thursday 20th March 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 25th March 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 1st April 2025
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Essential Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Mr Matt Renshaw, Headteacher
Proposed Interview Date:
01/04/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
