Admissions Apprentice

eTeach UK Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A college in Warrington is looking for a full-time Admissions Apprentice to support their admissions service. The role involves providing an efficient service to applicants, inputting applications, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. The college offers a supportive work environment and numerous professional development opportunities, emphasizing inclusion and sustainability.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full programme of training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working, where appropriate

Menopause friendly

Qualifications

• Candidates must have good customer service skills and some experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Providing an efficient and effective admissions service to all applicants.
• Inputting and screening applications.
• Referring applicants to support services when appropriate.
• Requesting references and supporting information for applications.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

5 GCSEs (grade 4 and above) including Maths & English

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a full-time Admissions Apprentice to support delivery of a highly responsive admissions service, to current and prospective students.

If you would like to work in a fast‑pace environment, have excellent attention to detail and possess customer service skills – we would love to hear from you. This is a busy department and a busy role. You will be following the admissions process from inputting the application through to enrolment.

Key responsibilities of this post include:

• providing an efficient and effective admissions service to all applicants;
• inputting, screening of applications, referring to support services when appropriate;
• requesting references and information to support applications;
• providing information to current and prospective students;
• working collaboratively with other departments.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for support staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will hold 5 GCSEs (grade 4 and above) including Maths & English, and ideally have some experience of working with the general public, possessing excellent customer service skills.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short‑listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford. Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.

This post closes on 4th January 2026; interview date to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.

Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners.