Prendergast School - Media Resources Apprentice

Lewisham Strategic Partnership; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Media Resources Apprentice to assist in design and production of materials, updating websites, and managing copy runs. Candidates should have strong communication skills and achieve at least a Grade C in GCSE English and Maths. This full-time position offers a chance to gain valuable skills in a supportive educational environment during term time.

Qualifications

• Achieved at least a Grade C at GCSE in both English and Maths or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and via telephone/email.
• Good knowledge of MS Word and Excel, Google Sheets and Docs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and production of school materials.
• Update the websites of the Federation and schools.
• Manage high-volume copy runs and keep inventories.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Word and Excel proficiency

Design technology willingness

Education

At least a Grade C at GCSE in both English and Maths

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premier Pro

Job description

Prendergast School – Media Resources Apprentice

Lewisham Council

Job Description

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, including Prendergast School, is looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our team as a Media Resources Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills, work towards a relevant qualification, and contribute to the vibrant environment of our schools.

You will be directly responsible to the Media Resources Manager and will play a key role in supporting the production of essential school materials and managing our media infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design and production of Federation and school materials, such as brochures, leaflets, and typed documents.
• Updating the Federation’s and schools’ websites.
• Providing document finishes like laminating, collating, binding, and stapling materials for staff.
• Managing high-volume copy runs, assisting with photocopying and printing of learning, administrative, and pastoral materials, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintaining copiers/printers and other reprographic and digital image recording equipment across the school, and keeping accurate equipment inventories.
• Assisting with maintaining, ordering, and managing stock for the print room.
• Monitoring, quality checking, and updating displays around the school.

Essential Requirements

• To have achieved at least a Grade C at GCSE in both English and Maths or equivalent.
• An appreciation of colour, detail, and design.
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and via telephone/email, to deal effectively with a wide range of people.
• Good knowledge of using MS Word and Excel, Google Sheets and Docs, and the ability to learn and use design technology.
• Willingness to work towards an appropriate Apprenticeship qualification.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of using a wide range of DTP applications, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premier Pro.

Hours: 35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time only, including 5 INSET Days).

You will be joining The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, supporting its ethos, objectives, and policies. This is a fantastic chance to develop a highly valuable skillset in media and resources within a supportive educational setting.

Closing date: 9:00 am on Friday 2 January 2026. Interviews: Week Beginning 12 January 2026. Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Seniority level

Not applicable.

Employment type

Full-time.

Job function

Education and Training.

Industries

Government Administration.