The Accord Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Business Administration Apprentice to assist with the provision of high-quality support and contribute effectively to the function of the Administration Team within our off-site Alternative Provision Unit and across the Trust as may be required.
You will need to be organised, able to work in a busy office and school environment and provide an administrative support service to staff and colleagues. You will undertake on the job training to learn and develop new skills and gain experience of administration whilst studying the NQV Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
The post will be assigned to California Drive Alternative Provision Unit. There will also be opportunity to support the Administration Teams across the Trust at other locations and academies as the need arises.
Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Technology scheme via SmartTech.
* Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards.
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme.
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Free annual flu jab.
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.
* 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years' service.
* Free On-site Parking at Every site.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is made up of five academies. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the Academy prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)
For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call us on 01924 921213.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 10th February 2025.
Interviews likely to be held w/c 24th February 2025.
Application forms are available from
Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.