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IT Engineer Degree Apprentice

Emmaus Catholic Multi Academ · Stockport · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£29,064 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 5 Months
Level
Degree (Level 6)
Standard
Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
Starts
20 August 2026
Closing date
13 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Providing first-line and second-line technical support to staff and students
  • Managing and resolving helpdesk tickets in line with service standards
  • Installing, maintaining and repairing IT hardware, software and peripherals
  • Supporting Microsoft 365, Windows desktop environments and cloud-based services
  • Assisting with network, server and telephony troubleshooting
  • Supporting cybersecurity, safeguarding and data protection compliance requirements
  • Maintaining IT asset registers, documentation and inventories
  • Supporting SharePoint development and digital collaboration platforms
  • Assisting with project delivery, including infrastructure upgrades and technology rollouts
  • Monitoring and maintaining backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes
  • Working across multiple school sites, providing responsive and professional technical support
  • Supporting the implementation of Emmaus CAT's IT strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

Your training

This Professional Degree Apprenticeship is designed to produce future Digital and Technology Solutions Professionals and Leaders. It has been awarded the Tech Industry Gold Accreditation by TechSkills, an organisation that brings together employers and universities to create highly skilled digital graduates.

The Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship blends online learning, face-to-face workshops and on-the-job experience to transform learners into highly skilled tech professionals. The Degree Apprenticeship is available in four specialisms:

  • Network Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • IT Consultant
  • Data Analyst

This programme develops core technical skills, knowledge and behaviours for the development of innovative digital solutions. Further specialism modules offer opportunities to develop technical areas of relevance to the learners’ roles.

Who it’s a good fit for?

  • New staff focussing on a plan to pursue a career associated with the technical department of the business
  • Existing staff wishing to expand their skills and career together with gaining academic skills and qualifications while studying to degree level
  • Existing staff that would benefit from a comprehensive personal development plan to advance their skills to a higher level

As part of their programme learners will complete:

Fourteen learning knowledge modules teaching theory and practical application. These are primarily taught online and are supported by classroom training workshops. Five modules are taught at level 4, five at level 5 and four at level 6

Work-based portfolios & projects will be completed at work, over the course of the programme to demonstrate practical abilities.

Where it leads

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

About Emmaus Catholic Multi Academ

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust serving schools across Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. As a family of Catholic schools, Emmaus CAT is committed to providing outstanding education, supporting over 14,500 pupils and employing more than 1200 staff across its schools. Our mission is to work collaboratively as a family of great schools, strong in faith and serving society.

Things to consider

Entry requirements:

Standard entry requirements:

  • Full-time employment in a relevant role
  • Level 3 qualifications in STEM subjects (e.g., 2 A Levels, BTEC Diplomas, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)

Non-standard entry with work experience:

Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered for applicants with potential to benefit from the programme.

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Skills they're looking for

IT skillsDriving licence

Where you'll work

  • 1 Glenfield Road, Stockport, SK4 2QP

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