Apprentice IT Technician

Apprentice IT Technician - Belfairs Academy

We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice IT Technician to join our IT team. Reporting to the IT Manager, you will gain practical experience supporting staff and students with their IT needs while working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.

This is an opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, communication and problem-solving skills within a busy school environment.

Pay and annual leave

Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour, depending on age and stage of apprenticeship.

Pay will be in line with the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage:

• Under 19, or aged 19 and over in the first year of the apprenticeship: £8.00 per hour.

• Aged 19-20, after completing the first year: £10.85 per hour.

• Aged 21 and over, after completing the first year: £12.71 per hour.

These rates apply from 1st April 2026 and will be updated in line with statutory increases.

You will receive 25 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.

Apprenticeship and training

You will complete the IT Solutions Technician Level 3 apprenticeship over 21 months, including work and training, with designated time provided to complete your apprenticeship training.

Training will be delivered by Ginger Nut through a remote, blended learning model, including:

• One-to-one tutor sessions every four weeks, alongside group sessions, webinars, online courses and video resources.

• Additional support where required.

• An allocated tutor to guide you through your training, conduct regular meetings and help you prepare for your End Point Assessment.

• Support from tutors who are industry experts with relevant professional experience, alongside teaching and coaching expertise.

• Online resources mapped to your apprenticeship, including access to LinkedIn Learning and other bespoke learning channels.

You will gain a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification while developing valuable workplace skills.

What the role involves

Working with the IT team, you will:

• Provide a point of contact for staff and students requiring IT support.

• Support the day-to-day running of the Academy’s IT and Reprographics Help Desk.

• Assess incoming support requests, resolve issues within your capabilities and refer others to the appropriate team member.

• Monitor the progress of support requests, ensuring issues are resolved promptly or escalated where necessary.

• Liaise with external suppliers to help coordinate additional technical support.

• Contribute to improvements in IT services and help develop and deliver internal service standards.

• Follow Academy policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.

About you:

We are looking for someone with:

• An interest in IT and a willingness to learn.

• Knowledge of Microsoft products and services.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• A courteous and helpful approach to supporting staff and students.

  Why Legra Academy Trust? We provide top quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in the county of Essex. We currently manage two academies in the Southend-on-Sea area: Belfairs Academy and Darlinghurst Academy. We are responsible for approximately 2000 young people from nursery to age 19 and employ around 250 staff. Each of our academies is fully committed to achieving excellence for the benefit of all our students', staff and the wider community. Our motto is 'Shaping the Future Together' and we really mean it - so why don't you come and help us achieve it? You can find out more about us at www.legraacademytrust.org.uk

Safeguarding:
Belfairs Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references together with a social media check. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.
Belfairs Academy offers a dynamic work environment with modern facilities. Complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool for all members of staff. Staff wellbeing is a priority - we offer events and support for all employees.
If you feel that this could be the exciting opportunity and career advancement or change you are seeking and would like to find out more please apply with application and cover letter to: [email removed]