College Office Administration Apprentice

Part of Sapientia Education Trust 

Tel: 01953 609012 

Email: hr@setrust.co.uk 

Websites: www.wymondhamcollege.org or www.se-trust.org   

• Salary - Apprenticeship rate for those under 19 and those aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship currently £8 per hour
• Fixed term – for duration of study 
• 37 hours per week 
• Term time + 5 weeks  
• Starting as soon as possible 

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023 through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus. 

The College Office sits at the heart of Wymondham College, playing a vital role in the day-to-day running of the campus. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join this high-profile team. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start a career in school administration, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. All while working in an exception state-boarding school. As part of the College Office team, you will act as a central point of contact for students, staff, parents, carers and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming first-class service. You will support a wide range of administrative functions across the College, contributing directly to the smooth operation of the organisation. 

Why Join Us? 

• This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop within both Wymondham College and the wider Sapientia Education Trust, an expanding multi-academy trust comprising 22 schools. 
• You will benefit from: 
• A fully funded School Administration Level 3 qualification 
• Paid study leave to support your learning 
• Access to expertise and support from experienced colleagues across both the College and Trust 
• Structured training, mentoring and continuous professional development 
• The opportunity to build transferable skills and progress your career 

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including: 

• Professional development 
• Free refreshments 
• Free on-site car parking 
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)  
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform 
• A Cycle to Work scheme 
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you. 

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.  

To find out more about Wymondham College, go to www.wymondhamcollege.org or www.se-trust.org  

Or contact the HR team on hr@setrust.co.uk / 01953 609012 

How to apply 

A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’ 

For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for job’ button, you will be redirected to our online application form.  

Closing date: Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged 

Interview date: TBC 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: therefore, all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people.  The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.