Overview
Location: Bradley Primary School, Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF (416 on roll).
Tel: 01282 615772 • School website: www.bradleyprimaryschool.org
Bradley is a large 2 form entry primary school in the heart of Nelson. Governors are looking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Digital Support Technician Apprentice to join our friendly, capable team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a genuine interest in IT to gain valuable experience in a busy primary school environment.
You will undertake on-the-job training towards a Level 3 qualification in Digital Support, developing the knowledge and practical skills to provide effective technical assistance across the school. Working under the direction of our experienced IT lead, you will learn the technical support required to maintain and develop digital systems in a primary setting.
The role will initially be offered at Level 3, with the potential after a successful 2 year apprenticeship to progress into a permanent position and access a Level 6 opportunity.
If you have an interest in IT and the qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. The closing date is 01/07/2026 at 12 noon.
Responsibilities and requirements
- Essential Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Desirable Qualifications
- ICT qualification
- Essential Experience
- Experience of working in a team
- Examples of good communication skills
- Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with IT products and applications
For an informal discussion please contact: Sharon Taylor
Proposed Interview Date: 09/07/2026
Equal opportunities and safeguarding
Equal Opportunities statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a “disclosure”. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. The DBS Code of Practice is available at www.gov.uk/dbs or on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders. This is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Applications
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to:
Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@bradley-pri.lancs.sch.uk
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer. If applying for a position within a school, check whether the school complies with this standard.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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