During your apprenticeship with us, you will spend time working with our Payroll and Pensions team to give you the comprehensive experience, skills and knowledge of all the fundamental areas to provide you with success in your career. When deciding on the most appropriate course for you, we will discuss your interests and experience with you - courses may include business administration, payroll and pensions adminstration.

The role works within the team, to provide administration support ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, management of pensions, compliance with statutory requirements, as well as effective communication with staff regarding payroll and pension queries. The role will also support the team with ad hoc projects as required.

Payroll Administration

Maintain payroll records and update employee details as necessary.

Work with the HR team to ensure new starter information is complete on the system.

Liaise with staff members in response to payroll-related enquiries and work with the wider team to find answers and provide timely resolutions.

Co-ordinate with the schools to help in the resolution of queries.

Support the team with monthly payroll processing.

Administer the expense system.

General administration tasks

Pensions Administration

Administration tasks for pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This will include liaising with staff members and the pension schemes on matters such as pension opt-outs, missing service, and retirement requests.

Act as first line contact for pension providers for administrative queries.

Generate reports for review by management.

Work with wider team to ensure accurate pension contributions and timely submission of returns.

HMRC

Liaise with HMRC as required to resolve first line queries.

Reporting

Coordinate regular and ad hoc requests for staffing information, providing reports as required.

Other

Ad hoc tasks as required to support the payroll team

Salary and Benefits

Apprentice pay rates (rate increase pending April 2026)

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London's Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' tab.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

Fixed Term | Full-Time jobs

Apprentice Administrator - Payroll and Pensions