Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship
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Company: DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
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Location: Essex, CM13 2HG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000055636
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Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2026
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Start Date: 16/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed
Brief Description
The Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship with Discovery Educational Trust offers the chance to join the central HR team while gaining practical experience and working towards a recognised qualification. The role supports the HR, Operations and Governance team and suits a motivated, organised person interested in a career in HR.
Training to be Provided
- You will complete the Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship with Education and Skills Training and Development
- You will be provided with protected time each week to complete assessments and assignments
Future Prospects
- Upon completion on the Apprenticeship you could be offered a permanent position within the Trust
Vacancy Detail
- Support the Director of HR with day-to-day HR activities across the Trust’s secondary schools
- Advise and support managers and employees with HR queries and employee relations issues, such as absence, probation, capability, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Help with recruitment and onboarding, including interview panels, induction and ensuring required training and checks are completed
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including personnel files and HR systems
- Support safer recruitment and safeguarding processes, including checking DBS, training, Single Central Records (SCR) and compliance requirements
- Assist with payroll administration by gathering information such as contract changes, overtime and leaver details
- Monitor probation periods, arrange check-ins and follow up with managers where concerns arise
- Support absence management, including monitoring sickness, conducting welfare calls, arranging return-to-work processes and identifying when Occupational Health support may be needed
- Prepare HR reports and analyse data, such as absence, turnover, probation and employee engagement, identifying trends or gaps
- Assist with employee relations cases, including investigations, meetings and hearings by organising documentation, taking notes and arranging meetings
- Support Ofsted inspections by ensuring HR and safeguarding records are accurate and up to date
- Help managers understand and follow HR policies, employment law and statutory guidance
- Contribute to employee wellbeing initiatives and help promote good absence-management practices
- Work closely with the central HR and Recruitment teams to ensure consistent processes across the Trust
- Share good practice and knowledge between schools and contribute to Trust-wide HR projects and initiatives
- Use technology to improve HR processes, reporting and workflows
- Provide support to other HR colleagues, including acting as a first point of contact when the Director of HR is unavailable
- Continue developing your own HR knowledge, particularly around employment law, policies and best practice