School Organisation & Provision Apprentice

Derby City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Council invites applications for an Apprenticeship in the School Organisation and Provision Team. The role provides the Business Administration Level 3 qualification and a pathway to a permanent position, with a mix of Council House and home-based work.

The apprentice will work 37 hours per week on a fixed-term 24-month contract, with salary of £9.18 per hour and a flexible working pattern between 8:30am and 5pm.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4+ (A-C) or equivalent.
• Good IT skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in Home to School Travel, School Admissions and Appeals support.
• Support the School Organisation and Provision Team with administrative duties.
• Contribute to data handling and stakeholder communications.
• Support flexible and hybrid working arrangements as needed.

Skills

Good IT Skills

Team player

Good communication

Education

Maths/English GCSE (A-C)

Business Administration Level 3

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title School Organisation & Provision Apprentice Job reference 000012547 Date posted 07/10/2026 Application closing date 23/10/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary Apprentice Salary Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration, Customer Services Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £9.18 per hour

Location: Council House and Hybrid

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Flexible between 8:30am and 5pm

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 24 months

DBS Requirement: Enhanced Adult and Child Barred List

Closing Date: 23rd October 2026

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career with a Modern, Resilient and Flexible Local Authority.

We are offering an Apprenticeship in our School Organisation and Provision Team including a Business Administration Level 3 qualification. On completion there may be the possibility of a permanent position within the team.

What you'll be doing

The School Organisation and Provision Team (SO&P) currently provides a wide range of integrated commissioning and delivery services across the following statutory functions:

• Early Years Childcare and Families Information
• Home to School Travel
• School Admissions and Appeals
• Schools Capital and Assets
• School Place Planning
• Derby SEND Information & Advice Support Service (SENDIASS)

About you

We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking person to initially join our busy Home to School Travel team with potential for working across the wider SO&P. You will need to be enthusiastic with a professional outlook, positive attitude to work, self-motivated, work as part of a team and focused on achieving your goals and aspirations with a commitment to your own personal development. You will have the opportunity of a mixed working week predominately based in the Council House and some time working from home.

Essential requirements

• Maths and English GCSE Grade 4 and above (A – C) or equivalent.
• Good IT Skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Practical approach.
• Ability to understand basic legislative requirements.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards - discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme - a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.