IT Technician Apprentice

Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP

31 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  12 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,133.00 - £22,857.00 Annually (Actual) £14,133 – £ 22,857 per annum (depending on age and experience), in line with apprenticeship pay scales and Local Government guidelines

IT Technician Apprentice job summary

IT Technician Apprentice

Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP

Start date: January 2026 (or as soon as possible after appointment)

Hours: 36 per week, full time

Contract length: 24 months apprenticeship (depending on progress and completion of the Level 3 IT Solutions Technician Apprenticeship) - with a permanent position offered at the end of the two-year apprenticeship, subject to successful probation

Salary: £14,133 - £ 22,857 per annum (depending on age and experience), in line with apprenticeship

pay scales and Local Government guidelines

Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey - within easy reach of local transport links. Free on-site parking available.

Heathside Walton-on-Thames, an Ofsted Outstanding secondary school, is seeking a motivated IT Apprentice who is eager to begin a career in IT support.

This is a busy, varied, and rewarding role where you will support staff and students in their use of IT. You will gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting user issues, resolving technical problems, and assisting with exciting projects such as software and hardware installations, as well as Audio-Visual setups.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will receive off-the-job training one day a week delivered by Lift Schools, working towards a Level 3 IT Solutions Technician Apprenticeship (equivalent to 2 A-Levels). This nationally recognised qualification provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career in IT.

Candidates should:

Have a passion for IT.

Be keen to learn, flexible and possess good communication skills.

Possess a full driving license.

Possess GCSEs English and Maths A*-C or 4-9 or a willingness to work towards functional skills qualifications.

In return we offer:

A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success

A vibrant and collaborative team

A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice

Excellent professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.

Free on-site parking

Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination

Clear progression routes - with many apprentices securing permanent IT roles within the Trust

Applications

Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026 at midday

Interviews: w/c Monday 19th January 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Heathside Walton-on-Thames

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 484 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heathside Walton-on-Thames website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathside-walton-on-thames

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