Vacancy: Administrative Apprentice Start date: December 2025 Contract details: Apprentice, 37 Hours per Week, All Year Round, Fixed Term (Course Duration is 16 months) Apprentice Rate: £7.55 per hour About Us: We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands. Our Central Trust Office is the hub of operations, providing vital support across all schools in the Trust. We are seeking an Administrative Apprentice to join our central team, working closely with the Executive Assistant and Executive Team. Role Details: This apprenticeship offers the chance to gain practical experience in business administration while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification. As Administrative Apprentice, you will support the Trust’s central office by assisting with: diary and meeting coordination, document preparation, communications and record keeping, event planning and administration, financial processes and project support. This role provides structured training, professional development, and an excellent opportunity to start a career in education administration at Trust level. Qualification/Experience: GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths Commitment to completing the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification Good written and verbal communication skills Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Self-motivated, resilient, and enthusiastic with a proactive approach Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels Previous experience is not essential – we welcome applicants who are eager to learn and develop a career in administration. For an informal discussion about either the school, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Amy Buttery, Executive PA to CEO, via email abuttery@invictus.education See how we’re delivering excellence every day, driven by unlimited ambition and a passion for transforming lives; discover why working with us means being part of something truly inspiring Work With Us | Invictus Education Trust Closing date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 9am We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews date: Week Commencing 3rd November In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to: An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles) It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.