L4 Network Engineer apprentice
Laetare CMAT @ St Anselms College · Prenton · posted 3 September 2026
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- Maintain network security by ensuring latest Windows patches are applied and anti-virus updates are installed.
- Maintenance of firewall policies for both security and to create a safe browsing environment for users.
- Escalate support tickets to external third line support when necessary and work with them to find a solution.
- Maintain the school network build image (to deploy to desktops and laptops) on a regular basis to ensure it is up to date. This includes importing necessary driver packages, adding required software, removing obsolete software, and editing the task sequences.
- The latest Windows operating systems also need to be imported and tested with the network build.
- Install and configure network switches when required (including both physical mounting and configuring the networking/VLANs on each switch).
- Regularly check systems to detect, diagnose and resolve basic faults. Interpret diagnostic information, prioritise resolutions and report more complicated faults to the Senior ICT Services Manager.
- Set up ICT equipment such as PCs, printers, laptops, data projectors, interactive whiteboards, sound systems and other specialist ICT equipment, ensuring that systems are ready for use and operating correctly.
- Follow a proactive schedule of ICT maintenance across the College.
- Provide technical support for College events (e.g. assembly, open evening, parents’ evening) where required.
- Oversee Stage AV equipment and student technical assistance.
- Support staff and students with technical aspects of ICT. Provide information, advice and assistance for teachers, students and support staff on the use of ICT equipment, software (including Cloud-based applications) and associated procedures.
- Assist staff in solving any problems with the College’s ICT Systems and to liaise with the Senior ICT Services Manager and external agencies/companies as necessary.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of all ICT support requests.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of ICT hardware.
- Responsible for ensuring that support incidents, problems, and requests for change are recorded according to the team’s SLA:
o Maintain (and configure when necessary) systems such as:
o External web systems (room booker, kerboodle, etc.).
o Wireless network.
o Anti virus software.
o Printers and photocopiers.
o Office 365 systems (Teams, Groups, shared mailboxes etc) and associated software.
Your training
During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the L4 Network Engineer standard.
The training covers the following core occupational duties:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/network-engineer-v1-2
Where it leads
A permanent job working in IT within Education.
About Laetare CMAT @ St Anselms College
St Anselm's College is a Catholic Grammar school for boys in Birkenhead in Wirral, steeped in history and tradition, underpinned by a distinct Catholic nature and Edmund Rice ethos
Things to consider
- Have been a UK/EEA resident for the last 3 years
- Hold valid residency status
- Have the right to work in the UK
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4-9) — essential
- GCSE Mathamatics (grade 4-9) — essential
- Level 3 Computer Science (grade level 3) — desired
Where you'll work
- 27-41 Manor Hill, Prenton, CH43 1UQ
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