HR Apprentice

As part of the role your main duties will include:

Assisting with recruitment and onboarding, including preparing contracts and scheduling interviews Maintaining and updating employee records, HR databases, and filing systems Supporting HR administration, including staff queries and correspondence Monitoring completion of mandatory training Support with payroll on a monthly basis

Training:

CIPD Level 3 HR Support in Education Apprenticeship delivered by United Apprenticeships.

The apprenticeship should typically take 13 months to complete, with the final assessment taking up to 12 weeks.

It will be delivered thorugh monthly live online workshops and a couple of in-person days that will give you the opportunity to build your confidence and learn alongside peers. You will also be required to complete tasks weekly as set by the tutor. These tasks will be consolidated through a portfolio of evidence.

There are six modules to complete:

HR and the Business Talent and Resourcing Performance and Reward HR Data and Analytics Employee Relations HR Professional Skills

Training Outcome:
You will become CIPD Level 3 qualified in HR Support in Education This opens pathways to roles such as HR Advisor, HR Officer, or HR Administrator With experience, you could progress to Level 5 CIPD, specialise in recruitment, learning and development

Employer Description:

The Lowry Academy is a popular 11 -16 school in Little Hulton, Salford.  We take our name from the local artist L.S Lowry, who is famous for paintings which capture scenes of industrial England. As part of United Learning, our aim is to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff here have every opportunity to do so. Our values are Aspiration, Respect, Resilience, Confidence and Creativity. Our students decided on these; they are what matters most to them.

At The Lowry Academy, we are relentless in our belief that every student can succeed. We support our students through clear routines, meaningful rewards, and strong adult relationships — and we support our staff through a structured CPD programme, shared planning days, and the backing of a national trust, United Learning.  

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:  

8 INSET days per year (including 3 for planning only)  Full access to United Learning CPD and networking  
Westfield Rewards staff discounts and wellbeing platform  Free access to counselling and wellbeing support  Cycle to Work scheme and onsite parking  Bespoke career development pathways within our trust  

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience