Apprenticeships Coordinator

Harris Federation; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Apprenticeship Co-ordinator in Croydon to manage and support apprenticeship programs. The role involves coordinating onboarding, maintaining records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and acting as the primary contact for apprentices. Ideal candidates should be organized, capable of motivating teams, and committed to safeguarding children. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Performance and loyalty bonus

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan

26 days' annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to co-ordinate and motivate a high-performing team.
• Pro-active and organised approach to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate onboarding and induction of all new apprentices.
• Maintain all apprentice records and training agreements.
• Monitor progress against milestones and funding requirements.
• Act as the first point of contact for apprentices.

Skills

Co-ordination

Team motivation

Organised approach

Proficient in MS Office

Social media experience

Job description

£30,000-£35,000 + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Join the Harris Institute, a leading provider of professional development and training through three designated Teaching School Hubs. We deliver high-quality programs that empower schools and academies across London and South Essex to lead educational improvement.

As Apprenticeship Co‑ordinator, you will play a key role in managing and supporting our apprenticeship programs. Reporting to the Teaching School Hubs and Apprenticeships Manager, you’ll be the main point of contact for apprentices and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth administration, compliance, and a positive learning experience. You will be working from the Harris Institute in Chafford Hundred, Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on workforce development in education.

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your job responsibilities will include:

• Onboarding & Induction: Co‑ordinate the smooth induction of all new apprentices, ensuring they receive necessary documentation, program details, and are integrated into their respective teams.
• Administration: Maintain and quality‑assure all apprentice records, training agreements, and learning plans, in accordance with the apprenticeship funding rules.
• Compliance: Monitor and track apprentice progress against milestones, funding requirements, and End‑Point Assessment (EPA) readiness, ensuring all programs comply with DfE, Ofsted, and Awarding Body regulations.
• Off‑the‑Job Training: Monitor and track the accurate recording of Off‑the‑Job training hours for all apprentices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Support

• Apprentice Support: Act as the first point of contact for apprentices, offering guidance, support, and signposting to relevant resources regarding their well‑being, training, and workplace issues.
• Liaison: Build and maintain effective working relationships with Employers, internal line managers, and mentors to ensure consistent program delivery and feedback.
• Meetings: Ensure that all progress review meetings are being held and attended to, ensuring that outcomes are documented and follow up on agreed actions.

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the job pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• The ability to co‑ordinate and motivate a high‑performing team.
• The ability to work in different sites across the organisation including London and Essex when needed.
• A pro‑active and organised approach including to manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
• Some experience of using social media platforms.

For a full job specification, please download the job pack.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days’ annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years’ service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest‑free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non‑teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website; this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto‑populate the online application.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Applying online

We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Ensure you regularly save progress to avoid losing any data.

Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code.

To submit an application, you’ll need to have ready:

• Personal information about you
• Details of your education and employment history
• Details of any qualifications and training gained
• A CV and/or supporting statement to upload

Using your CV or LinkedIn profile to apply

To reduce the application time, you will have the option to upload a CV or use your LinkedIn profile when applying for the job. The information in your CV or LinkedIn profile will auto‑populate the relevant sections of the online application, but please ensure you check this before submitting.

If you have applied to work with us before, you can reuse and update an existing application.

Need any help and support?

Visit our Applying page for FAQs and support with completing your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.