IT Apprentice

Company Name: Cambridge Meridian Acadamies Trust
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: IT
Application Deadline Date: 05/03/2020
Positions Available: 1

Location: Swavesey, CB24 4RS
Salary:
Ref: VAC-04602
Start Date: 19/03/2020
Working Week: Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Brief Description

Remit Group are recruiting on the behalf CMAT, the largest Academies Trust based within Cambridgeshire, the team are seeking a computer literate and technical IT Apprentice to come and join their mobile IT team for the Cambridge area.

Vacancy Detail

Are you passionate about technology and the internet? Do you want to get some real-world experience creating websites and providing IT services?
If you answered YES to the above, then this apprenticeship opportunity is for you!
You would be providing a professional, customer focused service and support to help assist the staff and students across the Academy Trust. You would be working within a tight knit IT Support team where you will work with the IT help desk system to report issues, undertake general admin tasks and support the staff and students in their everyday use of IT equipment.

A typical day would vary from:
? Helping to provide 1st line support to all CMAT customers.
? Learning and solving projector and interactive whiteboard issues
? Dealing with some administrative support, including filing, word processing and reprographics work and data input.
? Have the opportunity to liaise with students, families and staff on behalf of CMAT .
? Develop and help to set up new machines, swapping faulty laptops and editing user accounts
? Helping to installing and configuring software, including installing computers in new IT suites
? Help by configuring network devices
? Have the chance to respond to urgent IT issues around the site
? Ensuring that systems and software are implemented in line with the Trust?s IT policy

You would not be limited to the following above, but the role will consist of the statements made. In addition, this role is mostly a mobile role that will cover the Swavesy area of Cambridge
This is the perfect time to start in your IT career with The Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust.

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Qualifications Required

To be considered, you must have at least 5 GCSEs graded A/C or 7/4 or above, including English and Maths or the Functional Skills/Key Skills equivalents.

This post is based in a school environment, therefore list 99 and enhanced CRB checks will need to be carried out before the Apprentice will be able to start at work.
You must be able to support CMAT's policy on the welfare and safeguarding of children.

Personal Qualities

You will need some basic technical knowledge and the enthusiasm to learn lots more
Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential
A professional manner is required at all times
The demonstrable ability to work under pressure
Good communication, both written and verbal. Problem solving techniques.
Flexible and pro-active attitude towards work.

Skills Required

The successful candidate will need to be technically minded
A problem solver and be able to work independently as well as within a team.
You will need to have a firm grasp of the English language.
Very good understanding of IT
A quick learner of new introduced technologies
An overall team player
Self-motivated and independent
Wanting to gain experience in all areas of a start-up

Future Prospects

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills in a new environment with enterprise level equipment. They will be able to take on further responsibilities as they become more experienced and qualified across the Trust.

The position is initially offered as a temporary contract until the apprenticeship course ends. If the successful candidate performs well and develops to a satisfactory standard during this time, the contract may be extended or made permanent.

Other Information

This role may involve lifting of computers and computer equipment so a reasonable level of physical fitness is required.
The successful candidate must be able to travel to the Stamford site on a daily basis and must be well presented. You will need to be an enthusiastic and motivational person who is not afraid to do whatever is needed to get the job done.