IT Technician

Employer:

Ysgol Maesydderwen

Location:

Tudor St, Ystradgynlais, SA9 1AP, United Kingdom.

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Pay:

£12.65 per hour

Hours of work:

31-40 hours per week

Training provider:

Catapwlt

Level:

Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Sector:

Digital Technology

Pathway:

Digital Infrastructure Engineer

Possible start date:

16 November 2026

Closing date:

19 October 2026

Positions available:

1

Vacancy ID:

7250

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About the apprenticeship

Duties

Ysgol Maesydderwen is situated in beautiful South Powys, the catchment area of which includes part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Waterfall Country. Ideally situated in the small town of Ystradgynlais, the school is within easy reach of Cardiff, Swansea and South-West Wales.

We are seeking to appoint an IT Technician working within the Ystradgynlais Cluster of Primary Schools, with a central office at the cluster High School, Ysgol Maesydderwen. One day a week is spent at each of 3 primary schools with the remaining days to be spent at the High School.

● Assist with setting up of IT/ICT equipment
● Maintenance or simple repair of IT equipment/apparatus where within the competence of the postholder or liaise with suppliers or companies for repairs
● Install pcs /hardware
● Install software, evaluate new and existing software
● Provide basic training in /instruction on software
● Provide ‘on-call’ system to resolve curriculum based faults/problems where possible
● Maintain and update asset register / stock records for ICT equipment
● Issue ICT equipment
● Issue and record digital cameras
● Promote the use of ICT within the school
● Assist with IT participation in the classroom, library and IT suites
● Assist with IT design/DTP as required, e.g. for school awards, publicity, displays

Additional information

Is a member of the school’s technical support team in assisting in delivery of the national curriculum and in meeting health and safety standards. Works under the supervision and guidance of the senior technician / team leader/ senior teaching staff/ HOD.
Provides basic instruction/training to users within school on computer software.

Requirements

Skills

● Previous relevant experience
● A detailed knowledge of IT, its uses and installation
● Able to provide instruction to users
● Attendance at relevant in-service training
● Be aware of and understand the Authority’s regulations, e.g. H&SAW
● Able to carry out procedures, routines and follow instructions
● Have good organisational skills
● Able to maintain records
● Can take initiative
● Able to interpret information, make judgements and solve problems within own sphere of expertise, but has access to manager/supervisor on unusual or difficult problems
● Has knowledge of school policies and procedures
● Hold a Full Valid UK Drivers Licence

Qualifications

● GCSE (or equivalent) English – Grade A*–C / Level 2 (required)
● GCSE IT or related subject (desirable)

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills:

No

Welsh Written Skills:

No

Course details

Training provider:

Catapwlt

Training provider course:

Apprenticeship Level 3 – Digital Infrastructure Engineer

About the employer

Ysgol Maesydderwen

Tudor St, Ystradgynlais, SA9 1AP, United Kingdom

Disability confident

No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Interview arrangements

If successful, after interview you will be invited to assessment at Catapwlt (via Teams) to confirm eligibility – please have available proof of ID and any relevant certificates.  You will be sent an application via Catapwlt Smart Assessor Digital Platform Additional Information Please do not apply for the position if you have a Degree within IT or a similar discipline as you will not be eligible for the Apprenticeship position.

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