Connect Administration Apprentice
Location: Darwen, UK
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage
Education Phase: Secondary
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Application Deadline: Monday, 4th of August 2025
Interview Date: 11th of August 2025
About Our Client
Our client is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. They support their schools’ Principals and Teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of their students.
Job Description
Kick-Start Your Career!
Join our client as the Connect Administration Apprentice and be part of something exciting. This role is required for September 2025.
Are you a highly organised, enthusiastic, and ambitious individual ready to launch your career? Do you want to make a real difference in young people’s lives while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic educational setting?
You will support the launch and smooth running of their bold new initiative connecting students across their schools with life-changing opportunities in careers, culture, and personal development.
This is a national role. The successful candidate will be working within the Northwest.
The aim of the role is to:
- Be the go-to support for the Connect team – organising events, tracking engagement, and keeping things running smoothly.
- Help coordinate communications between schools, partners, and students.
- Support the planning and delivery of impactful careers and cultural activities.
- Learn and grow your skills in project management, communication, and education administration.
What They’re Looking For:
- A can-do attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- A passion for education, youth opportunity, or event coordination.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics is preferred.
Benefits
Join Our Client’s Family!
Here's why working for our client is the right choice for you:
- Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with their bike-friendly benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
- Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
- Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, they’ve got your spot covered.
- Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
- Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
Completing the Application
Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form. Please also address the mission alignment and capacity to meet the requirements of the Essential and Desirable criteria of the Person Specification and Job Description. CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.
They may interview candidates ahead of the closing date, so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.
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