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ICT Network Engineer Apprentice

VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST · QA LIMITED
Location
Maidstone
Postcode
ME14 5DS
Salary
£15,600 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Network engineer (level 4)
Start date
6 November 2026
Application deadline
30 October 2026
Posted
2 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000056918

About the role

  • Support the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the school's wired and wireless network infrastructure, including switches, access points and associated equipment
  • Monitor network performance, availability and security, identifying and resolving faults or escalating where appropriate
  • Assist with network configuration, including IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, VLANs and network-connected devices
  • Diagnose hardware, software and network faults using appropriate monitoring and diagnostic tools
  • Support the administration of Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365/Exchange and network user accounts
  • Install, configure and test computers, printers, network devices and other ICT equipment
  • Assist with network upgrades, installations and changes, following appropriate security and change-management procedures
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation, including network diagrams, equipment records, configurations, faults and solutions
  • Assist with maintaining network security, monitoring activity and escalating suspected security incidents
  • Carry out preventative maintenance and testing of ICT and network equipment
  • Liaise with suppliers and external support providers where required and maintain accurate records of work undertaken
  • Provide technical support to staff and students and contribute technical expertise to ICT teaching and learning where appropriate
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and support the continuous improvement of the school's ICT and network infrastructure

Working week

Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skills

Training & development

The programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.

Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments.

Future prospects

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Company benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • A competitive salary whereby pay progression is possible on an annual basis
  • Access to an attractive pension plan
  • Access to a range of benefits and discounts through Medicash, the Trust's health cash plan
  • A positive team working environment
  • Free car parking
  • On site catering

Things to consider

The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

  • An A-Level in ICT
  • OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT
  • OR an A-Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
  • OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)

About VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST

Valley Park School is an academy school in Maidstone, Kent, England. It became a specialist Arts College in July 2007. It also has the Artsmark Gold award.