Human Resource Support Apprentice Level 3
Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
8 September 2025
Closing date
8 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 37 hrs per week 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary 18 month Apprenticeship
Full-time equivalent salary
- £14,526.20 - £23,492.04 dependent on age
Pay scale
- Apprenticeship rates
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly efficient and accurate HR Assistant with a positive attitude to work alongside the HR Manager and gain hands-on experience across various HR functions in a school environment. You’ll receive comprehensive training to develop the skills needed to succeed in a rewarding career in Human Resources.
General Purpose of Job:
The HR Apprentice will provide general HR administration support at Rainhill High School and be expected to undertake a variety of administrative duties both independently and under supervision.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience in areas of recruitment, employee relations, training and development, payroll, policies and procedures.
Areas of support include;
Email monitoring and support
Standard HR administration
Policy and system review
Recruitment and jobs inbox administration
Pre employment and vetting checks in line with Safer Recruitment Policy
Employee engagement support and onboarding process
References and medical clearance administration
Sickness and absence administration
Collating information required for payroll
Assisting with posting Job Adverts online
Assisting with employment contracts, changes to terms and conditions, maternity,
resignation letters
Maintaining employee records (electronic and hard copies) and GDPR compliance
Assisting in maintaining Single Central Record
Liaising with recruitment agencies re temp to perm appointments
Updating HR databases (e.g. new employees, holiday and sick leave)
Undertaking CPD to update knowledge, legislation and processes
Undertaking any other ad-hoc works as directed by the HR Manager
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CITY SKILLS LIMITED
Your training course
HR Support (level 3)
What you'll learn;
Business Understanding:
Apprentices learn about the organisation's structure, products/services, market, and how HR supports the business.
HR Legislation and Policy:
They gain knowledge of relevant HR legislation and the organisation's HR policies.
HR Function:
Apprentices understand the role and focus of HR within the organisation, including its business plan and priorities.
HR Systems and Processes:
They learn about the HR systems, tools, and processes used in their role, including data management and reporting.
Service Delivery:
Apprentices develop excellent customer service skills to handle HR queries and provide advice to managers.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
They learn to communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, and employees.
Managing HR Information:
Apprentices learn to maintain HR records, prepare reports, and manage HR data.
Practical Skills and Behaviours:
Handling day-to-day HR queries.
Providing HR advice and support to managers.
Working with HR systems to maintain records and data.
Providing information and support to employees on HR matters.
Supporting HR projects and initiatives.
Your training plan
HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Remote learning
Essential qualifications
Ability to meet the entry requirements of the Level 3 apprentice course attached to this apprenticeship and to attend and undertake the studying and course work required to complete the course.
Educated to at least GCSE standard in:
English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
Mathematics (grade A * - C / 9 - 4)
3 other subjects (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Written and verbal communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Administrative skills
Team working
Proactive and uses own initiative
Good IT skills/word/excel/outlook
Ability to prioritise
Good time management
Confidentiality
Good interpersonal skills at all levels
Attention to detail and accuracy
What the school offers its staff
Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Rainhill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1810 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rainhill High School website
- Email address
- jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744677205
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1820 on roll
Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.
The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017.
More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson MAT and was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023. The Academy is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.
Our vision is one of excellence for everyone, pupils and staff. We believe that by working together we can make a positive difference to children’s lives.
Stephenson Trust is currently a single school in a multi academy trust. We have several external partners, including Hope University, Ambition Institute, The Fowler Education Faculty, SSAT, Rainbow teaching school hub and the educational endowment fund. We are now seeking to expand in the next couple of years with those who share our desire to provide an excellent education
Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk.
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