Hr Administrator Apprentice

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: January 2026 | Trust HR Administrator Apprentice | 37 hours per week, Whole Year | Temporary until the end of the apprenticeship | Actual Salary (£14,566) The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic HR Administrator Apprentice to give support to their extremely busy office. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to prioritise workloads. They will be highly organised and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Responsibilities Completion of the recruitment process for staff, governors and volunteers to Trust. Working across the Trust supporting the sites with HR duties when required. Building positive relationships with all academies in the Trust. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. Our Trust has an amazing family of academies, and each has its own ethos and values that contribute to the wider Trust purpose. We are committed to delivering a first‑class education to overcome inequality and as a member of the Trust Central Team, you will play a key part in helping us to achieve that. We are a local trust with all academies in close proximity, this allows us to focus our strategic direction on learning from each other to ensure that we can deliver the very best in experiences and standards for the communities that we serve. Our main priority is to develop people, and our staff in the organisation are no exception to this. The Trust Central Team facilitates the very best in collaboration, staff development and wellbeing. In order to continue this, we need exceptional people, who we will support to be outstanding professionals. Do you want to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application. Our Purpose Our purpose is to deliver a first‑class education for every child and overcome inequality. We recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority. We are committed to working with other stakeholders to create a joined‑up momentum, with the ambition of bringing about transformational change. Our Values Ambition • Respect • Belonging Why Alpha? Our Trust is located in Stoke‑on‑Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. We help over 4000 pupils develop and grow into very special individuals. Our staff thrive in doing this and as a result, fulfil their own immense sense of purpose. Joining us will mean that you can support those pupils as well as our staff in being the best that they can be. You will be a part of their success. The Benefits of Working for Our Trust The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2%, discounted gym membership for on‑site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on‑site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported. Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications. We’re Disability Confident Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss. Our Commitment to Safeguarding The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. How to Apply We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others. We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Belonging. If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, simply click on the ‘Apply Now’ button located at the top of this page, directing you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. Closing Date for this Post: Monday 1st December 2025 at 9:00am Interview Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr