It Support Apprentice

Introduction

This is a first line IT support role delivered as a Level 3 apprenticeship. You will be based across Avanti's Bishop's Stortford schools, providing day-to-day IT support to staff and students while completing a structured training programme with Leep Talent.

About the Employer

Avanti Schools Trust is the sponsor of state-funded Hindu faith schools in the United Kingdom. The I-Foundation is a Hindu and ISKCON charity in England and Wales that is the religious authority governing schools run by the Avanti Schools Trust.

What You'll Do

• Act as the first point of contact for IT queries across your allocated schools, resolving day-to-day issues and escalating where needed
• Set up and configure devices, following Trust standards and standard operating procedures
• Keep your tickets up to date with clear, accurate notes on what you did and what the outcome was
• Maintain a job list so nothing is missed or left unresolved
• Log assets and update records in the IT asset management system
• Support project rollouts and wider IT team tasks as directed
• Move between schools in Bishop's Stortford on foot or by car, and visit other AST sites occasionally

What We Are Looking For:

Technical skills can be learned on-the-job - that is the point of the apprenticeship. What cannot be taught is attitude. We are looking for someone who brings the right character to the role from day one.

Self-motivation:

We are not looking for someone who needs chasing. You should arrive ready to work, take initiative, and find the next task without being told. If you need a pep talk to get going, this is not the right role. References must confirm your reliability, attendance record, and drive.

Note-taking as a habit:

You will be learning a lot, quickly. We expect you to take notes during calls, site visits, and hands-on work. Your notebook or log is your memory. At the end of each week, you should be able to walk through what you did, what you learned, and what went wrong - with your notes to support that.

Mobility:

The Bishop's Stortford schools are your primary base. You should be comfortable walking between local sites, or driving to any school within approximately 30 minutes. Occasional visits to other AST hubs are part of the role.

Professionalism in a school:

You may be a similar age to some of the students in the corridor. That does not change the standard expected. You are a member of staff - calm, focused, and consistent, regardless of who is in the room.

No ego:

You will take direction from teachers, office managers, Principals, and colleagues at all levels. You should be able to receive constructive feedback, absorb it, and adjust - not get defensive or withdraw. Step-by-step problem solving, even when you feel confident, is a discipline we expect.

Customer service:

You care about fixing people's problems, not just closing tickets. You communicate clearly with staff who may have limited IT knowledge, set realistic expectations, and follow through on what you said you would do.

Genuine interest in technology:

We want to see that technology is not just a job to you. Whether that is a personal project, a course done in your own time, a hobby involving tech, or the way you apply it in your studies - show us that you think about this outside of work.

Ethos and diet:

Avanti Schools Trust is a Hindu-inspired organisation. During school hours and on school premises, you must be vegetarian. This applies to any food or drink you bring onto or consume on school sites.

Training Outcome

• Potential for permanent employment after apprenticeship

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C and above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C and above

Course Information

Course: Information communications technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Digital

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: LEEP TALENT LIMITED