Trust Support - IT Services
Prospere Learning Trust, Manchester, M23 2YS23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Once all pre employment checks are complete
Closing date
7 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round
Contract type
- Fixed term - 18 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 2 - £24,796
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for IT Engineer Apprentice to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.
This is a Grade 2 fixed-term post for 18 months, working 35 hours per week, all year round. The current starting salary is £24,796. The post holder will progress to Grade 3 after completing one year of service, provided good progress was demonstrated on the apprenticeship.
Working across the schools is an integral part of this role and therefore the ability to travel between the schools with ease is essential.
What will you be doing as an apprentice?
As an IT engineer Apprentice you will work under the direction of our Senior IT Engineer and provide a wide range of duties:
- To provide specialist technical IT support across Trust Academies including the development and maintenance of infrastructure/resources and to provide general support to staff and pupils.
- To work collaboratively with all staff and parents/carers to support student well-being and promote the values of the Trust and each school.
- Under the direction of the Head of IT Services support the installation, maintenance, availability and security of the Trust-wide network, hardware, and software.
- To make a key contribution to the development of and support provided by the IT Services Team across all schools through the provision and delivery of a highly effective service.
What training will the apprenticeship include and what qualification will you get at the end?
Full training will be provided for this role and within the first 18 months you will complete a Level 3 in IT Engineering to support you in learning to undertake your IT apprentice role.
Training sessions with the Trust and the Apprenticeship provider will be based at our Central Teams Office located in Wythenshawe.
Your course will include online learning, onsite assessment at work, tutorials and training activities within your role and the completion of a portfolio for assessment. You will be assigned a work-based tutor who will guide and support you to acquire and develop the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
We offer excellent opportunities for progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
At the end of the Fixed Term Appointment and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there would be the opportunity to be appointed to a permanent post as an IT Engineer.
As a Trust employee you will receive an effective induction into the team and will be supported by a mentor to complete an Apprenticeship. You will support the vision, values and objectives of the Trust and demonstrate a collaborative, team working approach to school and Trust improvementhttps://prospere.org.uk/about-us/vision-values
Please review the attached job description for additional details, and for the complete person specification.
The interviews to be held at Greenacres, Wythenshawe, M23 2SZ shortly after the closing date.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aidin every school
- Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk
About Prospere Learning Trust
Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprisinf of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.
We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision ofan exceptional education for all. We believe thatgreat schools thrive because of the great people in them.
We are driven by our core values:
- Inclusion- we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
- Comprehensive education– we welcome all people from our local community.
- Excellence– high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
- Expertise– great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
- Collaboration– we believe we are stronger together.
- Reflection– we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.
At Prospere Learning Trust,we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.
To support our staff, we come together as acollaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.
Job Application Information
Please apply through JobTrain: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=952&source=DfE
CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.
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
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About Prospere Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- jobs@prospere.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 527 7953
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