Apprentices September 2024

Are you interested in starting a career working with children - either as your first role after finishing school, or perhaps as a career change? Are you committed to high standards and self development? If so, we would like to hear from you. 

Why an Apprenticeship? 

There is lots of evidence showing the benefits of taking an apprenticeship. Enhanced career earnings, continued education and richer, more fulfilled working lives are just a few (Social Mobility Commission, 2020). 

Why choose LEO Academy Trust? 

At LEO Academy Trust, we are committed to working with our wider community and to helping hard working, motivated individuals get into and get on at work. We have a proven track record of successful apprenticeship employment in various roles across our Trust and believe we are well positioned to support you in your first steps in your career. We would like to create a community of young apprentices in the workplace and can offer progression opportunities through ‘extra’ CPD as well as the possibility of continued employment after you have completed your studies. 

You will need to be at least 16 years old or over (current Y11 and above) at the start of your apprenticeship with us. 

We are currently looking to offer the following roles:

You will:

• Ideally have A*-C/levels 9-5 in GCSE (or equivalent) for English and Maths.

• Be committed to quality and continuous improvement.

• Have good ICT skills including databases.

• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone.

• Be accurate and pay attention to detail, ensuring consistency across records.

• Be able to work constructively as part of a team.

• Be able to be proactive, use initiative and take personal responsibility for all work.

Informal conversations are welcomed and a visit to our team is encouraged. 

Please contact the Trust’s dedicated HR Team on 020 8337 1844 (option 4) or via email at recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk 

External candidates should complete an application form. 

All candidates should detail in either the statement of suitability or application form how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role - please see the job description and person specification detailed above.  You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. 

Please refer to this applicant guide prior to completing your application. 

• LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in our Applicant guide.