Apprenticeships - Supporting Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
Professional Apprenticeships (Pro Apprenticeships) is an award-winning training provider, recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted, and a leader in apprenticeship strategy development and implementation. With a proven track record and a unique approach tailored to the education sector, we stand ready to help transform your levy spend into tangible workforce development.
How we support schools and multi-academy trusts with their learning and development?
At Professional Apprenticeships, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities within multi-academy trusts and schools. Balancing educational excellence with strategic workforce development requires innovative solutions that align with your vision. That’s where we come in.
We can support you with:
- Future-Proofing Your Trust or School
- Staff Career Growth
- Aligned Workforce Development
- Enhanced Staff Retention
- Leadership Planning
Use the apprenticeship levy to train, develop and retain your workforce.
We collaborate with you to support your people strategy, creating an apprenticeship plan tailored to maximise the impact of your apprenticeship levy.
School Finance
We can support your finance department with the following apprenticeships:
Developing Leaders
We can help support the development of your leadership team with the following apprenticeships:
IT & Digital Skills
Whether it’s growing your support team or adding crucial technical skills we can support you with:
ICT – Level 3
Data Analyst – Level 3 & 4
Software Development – Level 3 & 4
Project Management
Support the development of your staff with crucial project management and planning skills:
Teaching Assistant
Supporting the next generation of students, starts with investing in your support staff. Our teaching assistant apprenticeship provide practical, hands-on training to improve classroom outcomes:
Marketing & Content
Promote your trusts or schools vision and engage your community with creative and effective marketing strategies. We help your teams develop critical skills in:
Business Administration
Streamlined administration is the backbone of an efficient school or trust. We ensure your teams are equipped to handle daily operations while supporting strategic initiatives:
School Reception
Your school reception team is the first point of contact for students, parents, and visitors. Enhance their customer service and organisational skills with:
Why put your workforce through an apprenticeship?
- Staffing needs: With diverse roles ranging from teaching staff to administrative staff.
- Budget constraints: Maximising resources while maintaining educational standards.
- Talent Development: Ensuring staff have opportunities for growth and professional development.
The apprenticeship levy presents a significant opportunity to invest in your most valuable asset: your people. Yet, many organisations struggle to fully leverage this funding, leaving potential growth and development on the table.
In the context of your school or trust, maximising this spend is not just a fiscal responsibility but a strategic priority.
Apprenticeships are not just for entry-level positions; they are a dynamic tool for developing talent across all levels of a school or multi academy trust.
We are Leaders in Safeguarding
We have achieved the Leaders in Safeguarding Kitemark, emphasising our dedication to maintaining high safeguarding standards. We actively promote awareness of how to identify concerns and provide clear, accessible reporting channels. For more details on our commitment to student safety, please refer to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy.
The safety of our students, clients, and team is our top priority. We are committed to fostering a secure learning environment where all students feel valued, safe, and supported. Our primary focus is to ensure that both our students and employers know they will be heard and taken seriously.
We are Ofsted Outstanding
“Apprentices thoroughly enjoy their training because leaders take great care to match them with an employer that will develop their character and interests. Apprentices quickly develop deep and complex new knowledge and practical skills. As a result, apprentices become highly valued and useful members of staff, quickly carrying out meaningful tasks independently.”
Taken directly from our 2023 Ofsted report, grading us outstanding in all areas.
Explore our Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeship experts are trained in matching the course to the person. From Business Administration to Senior Leadership, we have the right apprenticeship for you. So, explore your options below and get in touch.
FAQs
Yes, you can use apprenticeships to support a variety of job roles. Common positions in schools may include business administration, ICT technician, and team leader/supervisor roles.
For levy-paying employers, the full cost of the apprenticeship is covered by funds from your digital account.
For non-levy paying employers, the government fully covers the costs of apprenticeship training for apprentices aged 16 to 18 years old. For apprentices aged 19 and over, the government funds 95% of the training costs, while the employer is responsible for the remaining 5%. For example, the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship costs £7,000, so the employer would contribute £350.
There is grant funding available. The employer receives a grant of £1,000 to help support apprentices aged 16-18.
Apprentices are considered employees and are subject to National Minimum Wage regulations. There is a specific rate for apprentices, which is currently set at a minimum of £6.40 per hour. Employers have the flexibility to establish a pay rate provided it meets or exceeds the minimum wage.
The apprenticeship minimum wage applies for the entire duration of the apprenticeship for those aged 16 to 18 years old. An apprentice who is 19 or older can be paid the apprenticeship minimum wage for the first 12 months of their apprenticeship; thereafter, they must receive at least the national minimum wage for their age group.
Off-the-job training (OTJT) is a statutory requirement for an English apprenticeship, where 6 hours of the apprentice’s paid week must be dedicated to this training. The training provider must ensure that the OTJT delivered to the apprentice aligns with the following definition:
The apprenticeship minimum wage applies for the entire duration of the apprenticeship for those aged 16 to 18 years old. An apprentice who is 19 or older can be paid the apprenticeship minimum wage for the first 12 months of their apprenticeship; thereafter, they must receive at least the national minimum wage for their age group.
Maximising return on investment (ROI) on your Apprenticeship Levy
At Pro Apprenticeships we collaborate with other providers so we can support all your needs, these collaborative partnerships are with expert providers that offer apprenticeships up to level 7 and degree apprenticeships.
Let’s work together to unlock the potential within your teams and drive sustainable growth across your trust. With tailored apprenticeship programmes and expert guidance, Pro Apprenticeships is here to help you build a skilled, confident, and future-ready workforce.
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