HR and School Administration Apprentice
37 Hours/week (8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday -Thursday and 8.00 am to 3.30 pm Friday)
Term Time only (39 weeks)
Age related Apprentice salary scale National Apprenticeship salary - £16,745 at Age 18 up to £20,435 at age 23 plus
Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to a caring and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff? This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as our HR and School Administration Apprentice. The role will be over a fixed term of 15 months due to the role being on a term time only contract.
About this Role
The successful candidate will be supported and guided through their Level 3 qualification in HR whilst learning how this is applied within a school environment. The role will be interesting and varied. No two days are ever the same in a school! Whilst this role will predominantly be working with HR, it will also support the wider areas of school administration including reception and reprographics.
About You:
- You will have excellent communication skills
- Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
- Have an interest in ‘people’ related processes and want to have an impact on supporting our staff in developing our students.
- Have a ‘can-do’ and flexible approach being able to adapt to changing demands.
What we offer:
We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff. Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of ‘Growing Great People’. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme. We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community – ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023). ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023).
What you offer:
We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.
The main duties and responsibilities are as indicated in the role job description and person specification, other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Headteacher. Please note that the post holder may be required to work outside of normal working hours for activities, meetings and emergencies.
The post holder is required to support and encourage the trust’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the Board of Directors, including child protection matters.
School visits can be arranged, please contact Nicky Holland on [email protected] if you would like to come and have a tour.
Applications are via our online portal – link available on our website: www.thepolesworthschool.com/vacancies
Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Monday 7th July 2025
Interviews will take place on an ongoing and flexible basis
The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.
Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6
“Education is for improving lives and for leaving your community and world better than you found it”
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 15 months
Pay: £16,745.00-£20,435.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Reference ID: HRA/HLL
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
