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Salary: £33,000-£37,000 FTE, Actual salary - £13,200 to £14,800 depending upon experience and qualifications + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits
Location: Home-based (remote working with some travel when required)
Hours: Variable/flexible - initially 2 days per week, with potential to increase, plus hybrid working arrangements
Contract: Fixed-term initially, with potential to become permanent
Start Date: March 2026 or sooner
Closing Date: 5:00pm 6th February 2026
Interview Date: 13th/17th Febuary 2026
About the role
Lift Schools Apprenticeships is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Apprenticeships Trainer - Business Programmes to support the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship provision across the education sector.
Reporting to the Apprenticeships Programme Manager, you will deliver Business Administrator and School Business Professional apprenticeship programmes, working closely with apprentices, employers, and internal colleagues to ensure learners make strong progress and achieve successful outcomes. There may also be opportunities to deliver on other programmes, such as Teaching Assistant or Operations Manager apprenticeships, depending on your qualifications and experience.
You will manage a caseload of apprentices, delivering induction, teaching, learning and assessment, and conducting 10-weekly tripartite reviews with learners and employers. You will support apprentices in developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for End Point Assessment, maintain accurate records in the e-portfolio system, and intervene effectively when additional support is required.
This is a flexible, part-time role initially (2 days per week), with the potential to increase hours and move onto a permanent contract during the year.
What we're looking for
- A Level 3 or above qualification in a relevant area
- A teaching or training qualification (Award in Education and Training, PGCE or equivalent)
- Experience working in education or training, ideally within schools
- Strong communication, organisational and ICT skills
- A learner-focused approach with the ability to motivate and support apprentices
Assessor qualifications and experience delivering apprenticeship standards are desirable but not essential.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools.As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
Lift Schools Apprenticeships is a fast-growing, high-quality training provider dedicated exclusively to supporting schools and Multi-Academy Trusts. Our ethos is simple: "By MATs, for MATs." Our programmes are co-designed with over 20 external partners and shaped by real experience across our school network, ensuring learning is practical, relevant and immediately impactful.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Every child has immeasurable potential. It is our job to help realise it.
We believe every child deserves the best education possible, regardless of background, geography or ability. We want to see them fulfil their potential – at school and beyond.
Who is Lift Schools?
Our trust is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country – from Middlesbrough in the north to Devon in the west, Essex in the east and the Isle of Wight in the south. The majority of our schools are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.