IT Technician Apprentice: Hands-on Tech for Schools

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 09/08/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews: 17/08/2026

Location: Lift Clacton, Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 3JL (with regular travel to other schools in the area)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship

Start date: As soon as possible

Kickstart your career in IT. Are you passionate about technology and ready to turn that interest into a career? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Lift Schools Technology Team as an IT Technician Apprentice, where you'll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience alongside a nationally recognised Level 3 IT Solutions Technician apprenticeship.

You’ll support colleagues and students across Lift Clacton, Lift Hamford Primary Academy and Lift Tendring, helping ensure technology works seamlessly to support teaching and learning every day. No two days are the same. One day you could be setting up new devices, the next troubleshooting classroom technology, supporting audio-visual equipment or helping colleagues resolve technical issues.

Why choose this apprenticeship?

• Earn while you learn with a fully funded Level 3 IT Solutions Technician apprenticeship
• Dedicated support from an experienced IT Team Leader and apprenticeship trainer
• Hands-on experience across a variety of technologies including Windows, Apple and Chrome devices
• Opportunities to develop technical, problem-solving and customer service skills that are valued across every industry
• A chance to make a real difference by supporting technology that helps thousands of young people learn every day
• Excellent career development opportunities within Lift Schools after completing your apprenticeship

Working alongside experienced IT professionals, you'll learn how to:

• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues
• Support Windows, Apple and Chrome devices
• Install and configure new equipment and software
• Help maintain audio-visual equipment and classroom technology
• Support systems including telephony, visitor management and CCTV
• Keep accurate records using our IT service management system
• Travel between our local schools to provide on-site technical support
• Deliver excellent customer service to colleagues across our schools

What we're looking for:

• Passionate about technology and eager to build a career in IT
• Curious, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Organised with good attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys helping others
• Able to work well as part of a team
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent, or willing to work towards Functional Skills if required
• Previous IT experience isn't essential - we're looking for potential.

Eligibility Criteria:

• You must have resided in the UK or EEA for at least 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
• Applicants must not have already completed a Level 3 IT Solutions Technician apprenticeship.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and even travel deals.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term position.

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 17th August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the School:

Every child has immeasurable potential. It is our job to help realise it. We believe every child deserves the best education possible, regardless of background, geography or ability. We want to see them fulfil their potential - at school and beyond.

Our trust is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country – from Middlesbrough in the north to Devon in the west, Essex in the east and the Isle of Wight in the south. The majority of our schools are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.