We are a growing trust with many opportunities for you to gain experience and skills, whilst earning a wage and gaining a recognised qualification.
Our Apprenticeship Strategy improves year on year as new employment opportunities are created for people wanting a career in education as well as providing existing staff opportunities to start new learning journeys to gain higher work based qualifications that help them grow but have a positive impact on the organisation.
We are committed to helping our employees develop their skills and qualifications and have a fantastic track record of career progression.
Sharing our passion for learning, you’ll get to enjoy hands-on experience, work towards a recognised qualification and earn while you learn.
You’ll be part of a growing, multi-academy trust that is passionate about shaping the lives of our pupils. As part of the Discovery family, you’ll play an important part in improving outcomes for all our children and making a real difference to their futures.
Our strong purpose ensures that not only does our work do good but it feels good doing it.
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I wanted to begin a journey into working within education through a different route.
A typical day at Woolden Hill would be to start with some non-contact time to either work on course work or to develop my work which could be to observe or go on courses or go to lessons with my course. I also worked in the classroom to get experience for my level 3 Teachers assistant and then I would also deliver all the PE across the school. I would also attend Wrap around care delivering sports clubs and other extracurricular activities.
Learning practically and every day is different.
In September I hope to be accepted on the teaching and learning course at Northampton Uni and train to be a class teacher whilst being the sports coach at Woolden Hill.
Best thing I could have done to get to where I want to be. The school has been absolutely amazing and supported me on every step of the journey.
Agnieszka Goralczyk – HR Apprentice
What made you apply for the apprenticeship?
I applied for the apprenticeship because I wanted a different career path and the opportunity to gain experience while working. I saw it as an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills and experience while also earning a qualification.
Describe a typical day as an apprentice with Discovery Trust.
A typical day as an apprentice with Discovery Trust involves a combination of learning, collaborating with team members, and gaining practical experience. As well as attending training sessions or workshops to enhance my skills, followed by working on assigned tasks or projects alongside experienced colleagues. Throughout the day, I have opportunities to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive feedback to help me grow professionally. Additionally, I participate in team meetings or discussions, contributing my ideas and learning from others’ experiences. Overall, each day offers a dynamic and supportive environment for me to learn and develop my skills.
What do you enjoy most about your apprenticeship?
What I enjoy most about my apprenticeship is gaining new skills and learning the ins and outs of the job with the help of everyone on the team. It feels good to see myself getting better and helping the team succeed. However, the best thing for me would be the wonderful people in my team, including my manager, who have completely changed my view of HR in the work environment as supportive.
What are your ambitions for the future?
My ambitions for the future are to continue growing, gaining more experience, and taking on more responsibilities. Ideally, I would like to stay with the team for the long term.
What advice would you give to someone considering applying for an apprenticeship at Discovery Trust?
Work hard and be yourself! I would recommend it to everyone who is looking for a change or at the beginning of their professional career. The People Team has been absolutely amazing and supported me at every stage of my journey. Everyone has made me feel very welcome and appreciated.
As a growing multi-academy trust, we are always adding opportunities for apprentices across our schools and central services, in Leicester and Leicestershire.
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Qualification gained – Level 3 Infrastructure Technician
At Discovery, we have always placed a big emphasis on Educational Technology (EdTech) and how it can positively impact teaching and learning. Our focus is to equip pupils with real world skills so that they can thrive now and in the future and Technology is embedded in all our classrooms and plays a fundamental role in our pupils’ education.
This is an exciting time to join Discovery Trust, as we continue to develop digital skills and the role of the IT Apprentice is critical to the success of our digital strategy.
As an IT Apprentice, you will support our Technicians with a wide variety of technical support – from the day to day running of the network to setting up user accounts, from routine hardware checking, fault finding and general maintenance to updating websites and assisting with the delivery of extra curriculum activities to engage pupils and improve digital literacy amongst students. The role of an IT Apprentice is extremely varied and offers a great opportunity to gain experience and a qualification, whilst earning a wage.
Qualification gained – CIPD Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Human Resources Practice
Working in human resources involves engaging with a range of people and dealing with challenging situations and issues as they arise. You’ll need a motivational attitude, approachable manner and a good understanding of workplace policies and culture.
Entering the HR profession through an apprenticeship is the ideal way to gain valuable, practical experience, applying your learning as it takes place.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide confidential and effective HR administrative support within the central services function. This role will be based at our offices Beaumont Leys, Leicester.
The HR Support Level 3 apprenticeship develops the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a HR career. Apprentices gain an internationally recognised CIPD qualification as part of the HR apprenticeship alongside the latest thinking from industry experts.
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