IT Technician Apprentice

  • Poltair School
  • St Austell, Cornwall
  • £6.56 per hour

To be a part of the IT Support Team providing support and training to staff and students of Microsoft 365 and other systems used to operate the school. To assist the IT Manager with management and support of infrastructure (switches and hardware) and cloud-based collaboration systems (SharePoint / OneDrive / Teams). To provide proactive 1st, 2nd line end-user support on Windows PCs, Apple Macs, iPads, Android Tablets, display and projection equipment, printers and PBX / IP phones. To assist in the operation of patching and updating of key systems, network and server installation, desktop an...

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  • GMFJ Reference
    139969
  • Wages
    £6.56 p/h
  • Hours
    37.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    26/07/2021
  • Start Date
    17/09/2021
  • Approx. Duration
    24 months

  • Location
    St Austell
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    IT
  • Opportunity Type
    Higher Level 4
  • Employer
    Poltair School

Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To take an active role in the maintenance and improvement of server and infrastructure platforms, as instructed by the IT Manager.

To take an active role in the development and rollout of SharePoint / OneDrive, delivering required change, supporting users on the journey, and providing training as required.

To provide first class customer service to staff and students in a complex and, at times, high pressure environment.

To actively promote the good use of technology throughout the school to both staff and students.

To maintain a knowledge of IT and associated technology developments and to assist in the delivery of technology developments within the school.

To work with colleagues across the Trust in order to contribute towards the resolution of complex problems related to IT.

To ensure that the IT Helpdesk is utilised fully and all incoming and outgoing support tasks are logged in a way in which a high level of update is available to the end-user and appropriate level of technical detail is stored to explain how an issue was resolved (to aid in the creation of an archive and/or knowledgebase).

To assist the IT manager with improving IT security and GDPR compliance.

General Duties and Responsibilities

To attend staff meetings and Trust-based INSET as required.

The post holder is responsible for his/her own self-development on a continuous basis, undertaking any training/professional development as appropriate.

To be aware of and work in accordance with the Trust’s child protection policies and procedures, in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to raise any concerns relating to such procedures that may be noted during the course of duty.

To remain aware of and work in accordance with all relevant Trust working practices, policies and procedures.

To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and procedures including the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, Disciplinary and Grievance Policies and national legislation (including Health and Safety and Data Protection).

To maintain at all times the utmost confidentiality with regard to all reports, records, personal data relating to staff and students and other information of a sensitive or confidential nature acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the Trust, with due regard to General Data

For more information about this vacancy please contact Truro and Penwith College on 01872 305500 (Ref ID: 139969)

Company website : https://www.poltairschool.co.uk/index.html

  • Experience of supporting end-user devices running Windows 10
  • Experience working in an IT Technician role
  • Experience in using a helpdesk solution
  • Experience of Microsoft Office 365
  • Attainment of English and Maths qualification equivalent to Level 2 (ie: NVQ level 2 or GCSE)
  • Relevant qualifications in IT

Technical Competencies

  • Can design simple networks from a well-defined specification and apply appropriate security products and processes.
  • Can install and configure network components, including switches, routers and firewalls.
  • Can optimise the performance of network systems and services.
  • Can monitor, test and adjust network systems and performance to meet accepted standards using diagnostic tools, analysers and other equipment.
  • Can apply diagnostic tools and techniques to identify the causes of network performance issues.
  • Can apply structured approaches to troubleshooting network issues and repair faults in hardware, software products and the network.
  • Can undertake system upgrades to network hardware, software and operating systems.
  • Can integrate network related software into an existing network environment.
  • Can interpret written requirements and technical specifications for network activities and maintain accurate records of network maintenance activities.
  • Can log and respond to network service calls and provide technical network support to end users as required.
  • Can document work done in accordance with agreed procedures.
  • Can operate within the parameters of service level agreements, standards and/or agreed response times.
  • Can operate effectively in the business environment andxresponds to business issues related to network engineering

Technical Knowledge and Understanding

  • Understands and applies the principles of networking, protocols and associated technologies (specifically this should include the latest published versions of OSI layer model, IP, TCP/IP, routing and switching,WANs, LANs).
  • Understands and applies the applied maths required to be a network engineer (e.g. algorithms, data, binary, probability and statistics).
  • Understands the causes and consequences of system failure including load balance and storage protocols and responds appropriately.
  • Understands the architecture of a typical business IT system, including hardware, OS, server, virtualisation, middleware and applications.
  • Understands and responds to security threats, firewalls and vulnerabilities


Underpinning Skills, Attitudes and Behaviours

  • Logical and creative thinking skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
  • Can use own initiative
  • A thorough and organised approach
  • Ability to work with a range of internal and external people
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
  • Maintain productive, professional and secure working environment

  • Hardworking, attention to detail
  • Polite and professional mannerism
On successful completion of apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full time position
Hourly rate will be dependant on qualifications and experience

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