HR Apprentice

The Howard Academy Trust, Chatham, ME4 4FQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  7 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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: £8.00 Hourly Apprentice Minimum Wage

HR Apprentice job summary

The Howard Academy Trust is seeking a highly effective HR Apprentice, to start with immediate effect. This role will be based in the Human Resources Department, within the Central Operations Team of the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring future HR professional to take their first step into the division. We are seeking a self-motivated and organised candidate to provide comprehensive high-level support in all aspects of the employee lifecycle for education staff based in our academies. The work is fast-paced and varied, meaning no two days are the same. We are looking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a brilliant team.

This is a full time, all year round, fixed term position, paid on the Apprentice Minimum Wage.

The working pattern will consist of 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

The successful candidate will be supported through a Level 3 HR apprenticeship, alongside completing on the job work. There may be opportunity for a permanent role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship course. This is a fixed term position, for 12-18 months, for the duration of the course.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Salary package
• LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
• Heavily subsidised private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jabs
• A welcoming work environment and teamwork

If you would like to arrange a call, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Head of HR, Hardeep Hullait, via email - hr@thatrust.org.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About The Howard Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-howard-academy-trust

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