Ict Network Engineer Apprentice
VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST · South East · ME14 5DS
Apprenticeship
Level 4
Engineering
Salary£15,600 yearly
LocationSouth East
PostcodeME14 5DS
Start date6 Nov 2026
Apply by30 Oct 2026
QualificationNetwork engineer (level 4)
Training providerqa limited
Job ID53511
About the role
Network Technician 🌐
Ready to level up your IT game? We're looking for a motivated Network Technician to join our awesome team! 🚀 You'll be the go-to for keeping our school's wired and wireless network running smoother than a fresh install. Think switches, access points, and all the cool tech that makes things tick. 💻🖱️
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
- Build & Fix: Help install, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot our wired and wireless network guts. 🛠️
- Keep Watch: Monitor network vibes (performance, availability, security) and squash any bugs or issues that pop up. 🕵️♂️
- Configure Like a Pro: Dive into network setup, including IP addresses, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, and getting devices connected. 🔗
- Diagnose & Conquer: Use your wizard-level skills with monitoring and diagnostic tools to figure out hardware, software, and network problems. 🧠
- Account Master: Assist with managing user accounts in Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365/Exchange. 🔑
- Set Up & Test: Get computers, printers, network gear, and other ICT stuff installed, configured, and ready to roll. ✅
- Upgrade & Innovate: Help with network upgrades and changes, making sure we're always secure and following the right steps. 📈
- Documentation Dynamo: Keep our technical docs sharp, including network maps, equipment info, settings, and solutions to problems. 📝
- Security Sentinel: Help keep our network locked down, watch for suspicious activity, and report anything that seems off. 🛡️
- Preventative Power: Do regular check-ups and testing on our ICT and network gear to keep things running smoothly. 💯
- Vendor Navigator: Work with suppliers and external support to get things done and keep records tidy. 📞
- Support Superstar: Provide tech support to staff and students, and share your IT smarts to boost teaching and learning. 🍎
- Tech Trendsetter: Stay in the loop with new tech and help us make our ICT and network even better. ✨
If you're passionate about tech, love solving problems, and want to make a real impact, hit us up! 👇
Key responsibilities
- Support the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure.
- Monitor network performance, availability and security.
- Assist with network configuration and administration of user accounts.
- Diagnose hardware, software and network faults.
- Provide technical support to staff and students.