Hurstmere School wish to appoint an enthusiastic IT Apprentice to provide support services to our IT Department. The IT apprentice will assist with the provision of high-quality support and contribute effectively to the IT team, to start with immediate effect.

You will provide a prompt, first level of IT support to staff, students and visitors to the school which will include supporting and maintaining IT hardware. You will work proactively from a helpdesk with guidance from IT colleagues. 

The successful candidate will undertake on the job training alongside undertaking the Level 3 qualification. 

This position is temporary in the first instance for the duration of the apprenticeship. 

This is a full time (37 hours per week), fixed term role, paid based on the Apprentice Minimum Wage. The rate of pay will be reviewed annually in April in line with the nationally agreed salaries. 

The school is offering a recruitment incentive of £1k. This is split into the following payments - £500 subject to the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period, and a further £500 to be paid upon completion of the apprenticeship course.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring future IT professional to take the first step in their development. The successful candidate will be a hardworking self-starter, will be proactive, and be able to travel between all schools within the Trust.

What can we offer you? 

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is genuinely passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.  

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust 

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer: 

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks 
• Access EarlyPay
• Mindfulness Taster Sessions
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership at PureGym and Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information, please contact the school office by calling 020 83005665 or via email to info@hurstmere.org.uk 

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.