Apprentice HR Administrator Full Time

This is a fixed term appointment for 18 months, full time working 35 hours per week offering Grade 3 salary £25,583 per annum. You will be allocated weekly dedicated study time and work towards accreditation by achieving the apprenticeship standards, completing all required assignments and training. Aspiring to progress to a HR Administrator role within the team after successfully completing the Apprenticeship programme.

We’re Looking For

You will join the Trust central HR Team to provide excellent support to our schools, enabling us to recruit, develop and retain outstanding staff to provide exceptional education for all students.

This role is customer focused, with a particular emphasis on administration, supporting the whole employee life cycle you will be heavily involved in the recruitment and onboarding process, managing HR data and compliance. Previous experience working in a customer facing role or recruitment or HR setting is essential. The successful candidate will be based in our central support office in Wythenshawe, working closely with staff across our schools and the wider HR team.

What will you be doing as an apprentice?

Duties

As an Apprentice HR Administrator you will work under the direction of our HR Administration Manager and be responsible for a wide range of duties including:

• Provide administrative support to HR colleagues and schools with key recruitment tasks including advertising vacancies, coordination of shortlisting packs etc.
• Carry out a range of pre-employment checks to ensure candidates for interview are appropriately qualified and suitable for the role to support safer recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
• Create, maintain and update staff records ensuring accurate information is stored to support HR Officer and reporting.
• Managing the HR inbox and making and receiving calls from internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing knowledge of routine HR procedures in order to ensure all processes are compliant.
• Operating relevant ICT systems including Arbor and Office 365.
• Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate.

What training will the apprenticeship include and what qualification will you get at the end?

Full training will be provided for this role, we will support you to complete a Level 3 programme in HR Support: . Your course will include online learning, onsite assessment at work, tutorials and training activities within your role and the completion of a portfolio for assessment. You will be assigned a work-based tutor who will guide and support you to acquire and develop the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We offer excellent opportunities for progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. At the end of the Fixed Term Appointment and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there would be the opportunity to be appointed to a permanent post as an HR Administrator. As a Trust employee you will receive an effective induction into the team and will be supported by a mentor to complete an Apprenticeship. You will support the vision, values and objectives of the Trust and demonstrate a collaborative, team working approach to school and Trust improvement.

Please ensure you review the attached job description for further information and to support you with your application. Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements set out in those already qualified to a level above this qualification will not be considered for this level 3 apprenticeship.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Interviews will take place on 28 May 2026 at the Wythenshawe office.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cyclescheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options – we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

About Prospere Learning Trust

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We Are Driven By Our Core Values

• Inclusion – we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support please contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk