Apprentice IT Technician
The University Of Kent Academies Trust, Gillingham, ME7 5HT8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
2 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £14,567.00 - £23,537.00 Annually (Actual) m (pro-rated according to age and apprenticeship regulations)
Apprentice IT Technician job summary
About the Role
As an IT Apprentice, you will work alongside our skilled technicians to support and assist in the development of UKAT’s IT vision for the future. You will help maintain and manage IT systems and resources across all UKAT schools, developing your technical skills and knowledge in a real-world environment.
This apprenticeship will provide training and experience in:
Supporting IT users across a school and trust-wide network.
Learning to work with Windows Servers, Microsoft 365, and networked storage systems.
Supporting Apple technologies (iPads, MacOS, iOS devices) and Mobile Device Management.
Gaining knowledge of classroom and large venue AV (audio/visual) equipment.
Developing strong customer service and support skills.
Working collaboratively with colleagues in a busy IT support environment.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a good level of education (minimum GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths, and ICT desirable).
Has a genuine interest in IT and technology, with a desire to learn and develop new skills.
Is enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to work as part of a supportive team.
Possesses good communication skills and a strong customer support ethic.
Can work co-operatively with others and approach problem-solving positively.
What We Offer
You will be joining a trust-wide, supportive learning environment characterised by open management and a down-to-earth leadership team. At UKAT, you will benefit from:
A comprehensive training programme leading to a nationally recognised IT qualification.
Mentoring and support from our experienced IT staff.
The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a wide range of IT systems and technologies.
Access to a range of staff benefits across the Trust (see our website for details).
Being part of a dynamic, innovative team who make a real difference to the lives of young people.
For more information on UKAT employee benefits, visit:https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat
HOW TO APPLY
Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience meet the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. CVs will not be accepted.
We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.
We reserve the right to consider applications upon receipt.
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The l then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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