HR Administrator Apprentice
Crofton Academy
West Yorkshire (WF4 1NF)
Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 September 2025
Contents
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team. The post holder will have some experience in general administration along with great organisational and communication skills and be able to work flexibly both as part of a team and on their own initiative, whilst working towards a HR Level 3 qual.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- HR support (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 7.45am - 3.45pm - (3.15pm finish on a Friday) term-time plus 10 days - Salary is £7.55 per hour and the actual salary is £12,822.00.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
We are looking for an ambitious and bright individual who is an independent thinker and is capable of working well in a team. The purpose of the role will be to provide an effective HR and general administrative service to enable the academy to achieve the highest possible standards for its students. Applicants may study towards a Business Admin L3 apprenticeship or a HR3 Apprenticeship as desired.
The successful applicant must have great organisational and communication skills. You will also be able to work flexibly both as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Key tasks and responsibilities will include:
General Administration:
Provide effective administration support to the academy, including but not limited to;
- Maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems.
- Assisting with the implementation and HR policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
- Responding to routine correspondence.
- Operate relevant ICT packages/information systems; Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet.
- Preparing files and documents for internal processes and communications.
- Reprographics tasks including photocopying, binding, laminating, enveloping and distribution of materials.
- General office duties and administration, including support teaching staff with administrative tasks, such as labels, mail merge, and letters.
- Reception and first aid duties, where cover is required.
- To deal courteously and efficiently with all visitors and colleagues.
- Support the organisation of events such as parents' evenings and recruitment days by offering a friendly and professional admin support service.
HR Administration:
- Process recruitment paperwork, including collation of applications, invitations, and undertaking of relevant pre-interview checks.
- Assist in the arrangement and facilitation of internal and Trust recruitment days.
- Log and monitor sickness absence in accordance with the Academy’s Managing Attendance Policy, and inform the HR Manager of any cases that require review, and produce accurate paperwork and invitations for associated meetings.
- Ensure accuracy of information by ensuring employment changes, new starters and leavers are updated on the management information system.
- Produce corporate ID badges for staff.
- Assist the HR Manager with the completion of the annual workforce census.
- Provide administrative support on confidential case work.
- Process recruitment advertisements for Crofton Academy on the website and relevant recruitment boards.
- Undertake annual safeguarding checks and training for all staff.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation, which is relevant to your post within the company, to meet the overall business objectives.
Where you'll work
Crofton Academy High Street Crofton
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 1NF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
HR support (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Service Delivery: Delivers excellent customer service on a range of HR queries and requirements, providing solutions, advice and support primarily to managers. Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Uses agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. Takes the initiative to meet agreed individual and team KPIs in line with company policy, values, standards. Plans and organises their work, often without direct supervision, to meet commitments and KPIs.
- Problem Solving: Uses sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Takes ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.
- Communication & Interpersonal: Deals effectively with customers/colleagues, using sound interpersonal skills and communicating well through a range of media eg phone, face to face, email, internet. Adapts their style to their audience. Builds trust and sound relationships with customers. Handles conflict and sensitive HR situations professionally and confidentially.
- Teamwork: Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.
- Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve HR performance and service; acts on them within the authority of their role. Supports implementation of HR changes/projects with the business.
- Managing HR Information: Maintains required HR records as part of services delivered. Prepares reports and management information from HR data, with interpretation as required.
- Personal Development: Keeps up to date with business changes and HR legal/policy/process changes relevant to their role. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance and overall capability.
Training schedule
You will complete either the Business Administration Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or the HR Support Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Upon completion (HR Apprenticeship only), you will be eligible to apply for Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
The apprenticeship will be delivered via remote 1:1 tutor support, self-led study and blended learning and development activities, all within the workplace.
You and the employer can decide together when training will take place each week.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
About this employer
Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality employees, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action. Castleford Academy Trust is in a period of transition which has seen the Trust grow significantly with the academies within Northern Ambition Academies Trust having joined the Trust in February 2025.
After this apprenticeship
Upon succesful completion of the apprenticeship you will have a recognised HR Level 3 qualification (or Business Admin L3 - if that route is chosen).
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katrina Clarke
katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924 470477
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341181.
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Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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