Job Description

Outwood Academy Foxhills


Apprentice ICT Technician


We invite applications from enthusiastic and flexible candidates to join our existing ICT support team as an Apprentice IT Technician. You will gain a level 3 qualification in ICT over a 12 - 18 month period.


This is a full-time position working all year round (not just term time) 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday on an 18 month fixed term contract with a view to becoming permanent subject to completion of the apprenticeship. The salary begins at 24,413 per annum (NJC grade 1 SCP 2) as an apprentice then increases to 27,254 (NJC Grade 5 SCP 9) when qualified.


The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of general hardware and software as well as being highly organised and having excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team is essential and experience of working in an ICT support role or similar would be an advantage but is not required.


As part of a growing multi-academy trust, the successful candidate will be well supported and have access to a range of high quality professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education.

Outwood Academy Foxhills Offers:

We are judged as "Outstanding" by Ofsted and the report published on 11th November 2022 said " Staff and pupils at Outwood Academy Foxhills work, learn and excel together. This is an outstanding school. Pupils value the school's diverse population. Staff see the uniqueness in every pupil and have the highest of ambitions for all. Pupils' starting points when joining the academy does not set their potential. There is no limit on success at Foxhills." 26 Days holiday per year plus bank holidays. Free onsite Parking Our 'Outwood Plus' scheme offering lots of benefits including discounts, a 24 hour GP and wellbeing services We are regularly ranked in The Times top schools in the North. We offer a high quality of education for our students and excellent career progression and training for staff. We offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities. You will see the investment that has been put into the school infrastructure to provide an environment that is conducive to learning. You will find the staff and students friendly and welcoming.
If you share our vision, then why not join our family?





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Note as this is an apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be working towards achieving the essential "Experience" criteria listed. Maths and English at Grade C or above are required."


If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Snezanna Miller-Thacker at s.miller-thacker@foxhills.outwood.com.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:



Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive:



A comprehensive induction and training process Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates Flexible family friendly policies from day one Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:



Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues Legal guidance Financial guidance and debt counselling Child and dependent care support and advice Support for managers We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:
Free onsite parking Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing Access to various discount sites Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.



We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.



Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.



Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.



We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children's life chances within very quick timescales.



We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.



We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.