Location
Lift Clacton, Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 3JL with regular travel to other schools in the area including Lift Hamford Primary Academy and Lift Tendring.

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£25,949 plus wellbeing cash plan, pension scheme (LGPS) and additional Lift Schools benefits

About the Role
Kickstart your career in IT by joining the Lift Schools Technology Team as an IT Technician Apprentice. This exciting opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience alongside a nationally recognised Level 3 IT Solutions Technician apprenticeship. You will support colleagues and students across multiple schools, ensuring technology works seamlessly to support teaching and learning every day.
No two days are the same: you could be setting up new devices, 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 with Windows, Apple and Chrome devices
- Develop technical, problem-solving and customer service skills valued across industries
- Make a real difference supporting technology that helps thousands of young people learn every day
- Excellent career development opportunities within Lift Schools after completion

Working alongside experienced IT professionals, you will learn to:
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues
- Support Windows, Apple and Chrome devices
- Install and configure new equipment and software
- Maintain audio-visual equipment and classroom technology
- Support systems including telephony, visitor management and CCTV
- Keep accurate records using the IT service management system
- Travel between local schools to provide on-site technical support
- Deliver excellent customer service to colleagues across schools

This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship, starting as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th August 2026, with interviews in the week commencing 17th August 2026.

Experience
No previous IT experience is essential; we are looking for potential and enthusiasm to build a career in IT.

About you
Passionate about technology and eager to learn
Curious, enthusiastic and organised with good attention to detail
Confident communicator who enjoys helping others
Able to work well as part of a team

Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent, or willingness to work towards Functional Skills if required
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