18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 2 INSET days

Contract type

Fixed term - 18 months (or until completion of apprenticeship)

Hourly rate

£8.00 per hour (rising to age-related NMW after 4-month probation)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy for an exceptional Administration Apprentice to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Administration Assistant at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy to work with the Administration team.

The postholder will build and maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively with others to deliver added value to the Academy and Trust.

The successful candidate will:

Be committed to Place Partnership’s Vision and Values and the Academy’s Core Learning Characteristics.

Be a driven, proactive and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards.

Have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees' financial, physical and mental wellbeing:

  • Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

  • Technology scheme via SmartTech*

  • Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’

  • Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

  • Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

  • Cycle to Work Scheme*

  • Free, on-site parking at every site

  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our Recruitment Pack.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact CHague@maltbylillyhallacademy.com.

Application forms are available from our vacancies website.

Completed application forms to be returned to hr@placepartnership.com.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 23 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to take week commencing 30 November 2026.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Maltby Lilly Hall Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
452 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Maltby Lilly Hall Academy is part of the Maltby Learning Trust and is an exciting and dynamic workplace which offers an exceptional learning experience to all its pupils. As part of the Maltby Learning Trust, the person appointed will be joining a highly inspirational and ambitious organisation, which strives for excellence in all it does to achieve the best possible outcomes for its pupils. The Trust is a successful and highly collaborative partnership of Academies committed to raising the educational ambitions of the community in which it sits. As part of the Trust, we can offer successful candidates a wide variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases. We guarantee we will invest in you and your career.

Arranging a visit to Maltby Lilly Hall Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email CHague@maltbylillyhallacademy.com.

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