Apprentice HR Administrator

**We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice HR Administrator to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.**

**This is a fixed term appointment for 18 months, full time working 35 hours per week offering Grade 3 salary £24,404 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.

**What will you be doing as an apprentice?**
As an Apprentice HR Administrator you will work under the direction of our Senior HR Administrator 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.
- 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: HR support / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. 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.

**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

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

**About Prospere Learning 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 va