Apprentice IT Technician

About Us

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos.

We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

We

• believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.
• understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.
• adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations
• ensure that no student’s background becomes a reason for low expectations.

provide an environment where students can learn without disruption

• maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits
• take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

About you

You will be

• fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.
• highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.
• committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

About the Role

You’ll work within our Central IT Team to support them deliver a technological service to our academies and central team . From troubleshooting and user support to maintaining hardware and software, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring smooth IT operations across our Trust.

Through our partnership with Firebrand Training, you’ll complete a Level 3 Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship, gaining industry-recognised qualifications and the skills to build a professional career in IT.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has good communication and problem-solving skills
• Is eager to learn and develop in a supportive team
• Has GCSEs (A*-D / 9-4) including English and Maths
• Willingness to travel between Trust academies when needed

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the MNT portal.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128