Apprentice Project Officer

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Liverpool, L3 1BY

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Apprenticeship contract
• Pay scale: Grade 2 SCP 3-4 (£24,796 - £25,185)

What skills and experience we're looking for

GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records and preparing documentation.

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, schools and external stakeholders.

Good IT skills and confidence in learning and using new systems.

A professional, reliable and positive approach to work.

Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Customer-focused with a commitment to providing high-quality support.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (desirable).

Awareness of project management or business administration principles (desirable).

Experience using project management systems or maintaining records and document management systems (desirable).

Commitment to completing the Associate Project Manager (Level 4) Apprenticeship.

What the school offers its staff

Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Associate Project Manager (Level 4) Apprenticeship qualification.

Hands-on experience supporting Trust-wide projects and strategic initiatives.

Structured training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Exposure to project planning, stakeholder engagement, reporting, risk management and continuous improvement activities.

Opportunities to develop transferable skills and build a long-term career in project management.

Experience working across a diverse Multi-Academy Trust, supporting schools and educational improvement.

A culture that values inclusion, teamwork, wellbeing and continuous learning.

The opportunity to make a positive difference to schools, staff and pupils across the Trust.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: ncolman@sjcmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 07955437459
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-catholic-multi-academy-trust

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT) is a growing family of Catholic schools serving communities across the North West, united by a shared mission to provide the highest quality Catholic education for every child. Inspired by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church, we are committed to ensuring that every young person flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.


As a Trust, we believe that every child deserves access to an ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and enriching opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point or background. Our schools are committed to high standards, strong outcomes and a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in modern Britain and contribute positively to society.


SJCMAT is entering an exciting period of sustainable growth, with an expanding family of primary and secondary schools across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Working in close partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool, we are building a collaborative network of schools where expertise, resources and best practice are shared for the benefit of all pupils and communities.


Our Trust is committed to investing in people. We provide high-quality professional development, leadership pathways and career progression opportunities for colleagues at every stage of their careers. Through initiatives such as our Teacher Training Hub and wider workforce development programmes, we are helping to develop the next generation of outstanding teachers, leaders and support professionals.


We are creating a Trust where children thrive, staff are supported to excel, and schools work together to deliver transformational outcomes. As we continue to grow, our ambition remains clear: to become one of the leading Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the country, providing exceptional education and life-changing opportunities for every child we serve.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ncolman@sjcmat.co.uk.

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