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Apprentice IT Technician
Based at Brentwood County High School, Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF
Fixed Term to 30th June 2028
Salary: Band A Point 1 - £25,221 per annum
37 hours per week
Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
Full time - 52.14 weeks per year
Start Date: 4th January 2026
Earn, Learn and Build Your Future in IT!
Are you passionate about technology and ready to take your first step into an exciting IT career?
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice IT Technician to join our friendly and supportive IT team. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a thriving Multi-Academy Trust while studying towards a nationally recognised Level 3 or Level 4 Network Engineer qualification. You will help support staff and students with IT issues and technical queries alongside maintaining and improving network systems and IT equipment. You will be based at Brentwood County High School but travel to other schools in the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust will be required on occasion. Therefore, a driving license is essential.
The Apprenticeship course you will undertake is a Level 3 Network Engineer. We will also consider a Level 4 Network Engineer course for anyone that already holds Level 3.
We are seeking someone who:
- Has a genuine interest in technology and IT
- Enjoys solving problems and helping others
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is willing to learn and develop new skills
- Works well as part of a team
We will offer you:
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Continuous Professional Development
- Recognition of continuous service
- Hand-on experience in a mixture of school settings
- Mileage costs for any work-based travel from Brentwood County High School to other schools in the Trust
- Friendly, supportive and experienced colleagues who will help you succeed
Entry Level requirements: 5 GCSE's 4-9 or equivalent, including Maths and English (if D in Maths or English achieved then Functional Skills course can be taken alongside apprenticeship to upskill)
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.
Closing date: 22nd November 2026 at midday
Interview date: 30th November 2026
we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Information about the School
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) incorporated around the principles and values of the international co-operative movement. These are Equality, Equity, Democracy, Self-help, Self-Responsibility and Solidarity, along with the ethical values of openness, honesty, social responsibility and caring for others. These values and principles underpin all our actions.