Apprentice HR Administrator
The Wensum Trust, Norwich, NR6 5SB7 days remaining to apply
Closing date
13 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £6.40 Hourly Hourly rate will increase after the first year, in line with the age of the successful candidate
Apprentice HR Administrator job summary
As part of The Wensum Trust, we believe that our shared duty is to help every child to develop into high achieving, confident, healthy, caring and resilient members of their family and community. We want our schools to be healthy environments where both children and staff can develop and where strong, positive relationships are key. Our schools, therefore, practice a relational approach with children, our families and our communities. We are particularly interested in working with people who share Our Qualities; who will work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.
The Wensum Trust is looking to appoint an apprentice to join their HR team. The successful applicant will have a desire to work with people and to constantly improve and upgrade their skills and knowledge in all areas of HR to ensure the delivery of an effective and professional HR service to colleagues across our 11 schools.
With excellent attention to detail, a professional demeanour and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality the successful candidate will assist the HR team in day-to-day functions. Gaining a hands-on experience in managing various stages of the employee lifecycle. From recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, ensuring smooth transitions and a positive employee experience.
Liaising with various stakeholders, effective communication skills and confidence is essential for this role. As is the ability to work as part of a team and to tight deadlines.
With grades A-C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths, you will study Human Resources Level 3 over 18 months. The programme will develop your knowledge and skills in HR legislation and policy, HR team functions and processes and enable you to develop yourself as an effective HR practitioner. The programme requires 6.5 hours per week of ‘off the job’ learning (term time only) which is delivered through a blended learning approach consisting of: pre-recorded webinars, 1:1 tutorials, self-directed study and live interactive virtual sessions. The HR team will also provide support and guidance.
This is an exciting opportunity for any individual who is interested in HR and would like to gain experience in the many areas of HR to enable them to develop skills and knowledge and achieve their career aspirations.
Safer Recruitment
The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Wensum Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
The Wensum Trust is a not-for-profit education Trust with 11 non-selective, free to attend, schools arranged into three geographical hubs across Norfolk. It provides a complete education journey from early years to sixteen plus, creating seamless transitions and delivering an ongoing commitment to providing rich, diverse experiences which enable every child to develop, flourish and reach their full potential.
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