Job Description

VACANCY FOR IT APPRENTICE

Core - Meridian Trust

South East Team

Salary:

Meridian Trust Apprentice Scale - APP1 15,400 per annum

Hours of work:

37 Hours / 52 Weeks

The base school will be North Cambridge Academy.

Please submit your full application form via MyNewTerm - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/2526/EDV-2025-MT-59435

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as an IT Apprentice within our south eastern team. You will make a major contribution to the successful support of the IT systems managed by the Trust's IT services team, ensuring the smooth running of the systems and strive to assist all users to operate at optimum efficiency in the delivery of ICT.

You will be required to travel between sites and schools therefore a driving license is essential to the role.

The Opportunity

Learn from your IT colleagues and developing your IT skills in line with your apprenticeship program. Provide 1st line IT support to staff & students at your group of academy sites. Ensure that the IT equipment is fully functioning and perform regular maintenance on IT equipment as directed. Setting up new machines, swapping faulty devices, carry out fault-finding, repair equipment where possible and organise external repairs where necessary. Assist in supporting the school audio visual systems and solving projector, interactive televisions and whiteboard issues, including all school events such as open and parent evenings. Ensuring that systems and software are implemented in line with the Trust's IT policy and be aware of and advise your line manager on all Health and Safety matters relating to IT.

The ideal candidate

Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths An IT based subject, or an IT related subject at A-Level Knowledge of PC hardware Ability to work through problems using own initiative Willingness to undergo further training and development.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Closing date for applications is:

8th August 2025

Interview to take place on:

W/C 11th August 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 15,399.00-15,400.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025