HR & Payroll Apprentice

Leathersellers' Federation Of Schools, London, SE4 1LD

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 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: Apprentice rate £27,000 per annum

HR & Payroll Apprentice job summary

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools wish to appoint an HR & Payroll Apprentice to join our central HR Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in HR, gain a recognised Level 3 qualification in HR and CIPD accreditation and develop your skills and knowledge of HR policies and procedures. You will gain insight into how HR services are managed across our schools, whilst working as part of our supportive team. As this is an entry level position, previous HR experience is not required and you will be given dedicated time to pursue your Level 3 qualification.

Created in 2008, the Federation educates over 3000 students in Lewisham and comprises Prendergast School, Prendergast Vale School and Prendergast Ladywell School. The Federation enjoys a close relationship with The Leathersellers’ Company which dates back to the 15th Century.

The role is based in Prendergast School although there will be a requirement to visit our other schools. You will work 35 hours a week throughout the year and be employed on a fixed term contract for 18 months.

About you:

• You have A levels or equivalent and a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including English and mathematics.

• You have experience using a range of software packages, with a strong willingness to champion Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) to match our digital environment.

• You possess excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of managing face-to-face and telephone enquiries professionally to provide high-level customer service.

• You demonstrate a strong ability to multitask, manage your own workload to meet deadlines, and produce work to a high standard.

• You have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, demonstrating a keenness to learn, take direction, and remain flexible to adapt to changing work requirements.

• You act as a proactive role model with a steadfast commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of our pupils.

  
  Please note CVs are not accepted.

  Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

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 Leathersellers' Federation Of Schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leathersellers-federation-of-schools

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