An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Human Resources Support Apprentice to join the friendly and dynamic HR Team here at the City of London Freemen's school in Ashtead, Surrey. This is a new role created to support our busy HR Department which serves over 220 employees, volunteers, casual staff and self-employed service providers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional HR setting while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is an ideal first step in a career in HR or business administration, offering exposure to both school-based operations and the wider City of London Corporation.

This apprenticeship role is based at City of London Freemen’s school Ashtead Park, Surrey, KT21 1ET and will last for 18 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment).

At Freemen’s, our mission is to Learn, Lead and Make a Difference. We are a warm, inclusive school community that values curiosity, kindness and ambition. You’ll be supported every step of the way by a small, experienced HR team committed to helping you grow professionally.

If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Human Resources Support Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship and are eligible to apply, we would love to hear from you.

To qualify for this apprenticeship, you will need to be:

· 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays

· Living in England

· Not in full-time education at the time of applying

Prior learning: If you have prior learning e.g., a similar or higher level of qualification than the apprenticeship we will be unable to consider your application as your prior learning will not meet the funding rule criteria. If you have prior experience in a similar role to the apprenticeship your experience may also exclude you from an apprenticeship.

If you are a non-UK citizen – you need to have permission from the UK government to live in

the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.

Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/5 or equivalent.

Selection for the apprenticeship is on the basis of suitability and commitment to the apprenticeship, not qualifications.

Please see the Job Information Pack for further information.

Please ensure you answer the questions included in the pack in the Supporting Information section on the application form.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 24th October 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview the week commencing 3rd November 2025.

To apply online, please visit our website: Work with us | City of London Freemens School

Please note that this apprenticeship is not available to current City of London employees.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a Criminal Record Bureau check will be required.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,780.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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