Schools need talented people, flexible staffing and the right support, without adding unnecessary complexity or long-term costs.
At Apprenticeship Solutions, we work with schools, academies and faith trusts to make employing apprentices simple, flexible and cost-effective. We understand the pressures education settings face, from safeguarding and compliance to busy terms, tight budgets and changing staffing requirements.
Our role is to take away the employment and administrative barriers, so schools can focus on what matters most, their pupils, their staff and their community.
Not every school has the same access to apprenticeship funding or the flexibility to employ an apprentice directly. That's where we can help.
We provide a practical employment solution that enables schools to benefit from apprentices without having to take on all the employment, HR and administrative responsibilities themselves.
This can be particularly valuable for schools and trusts that:
We understand that schools don't always need a permanent member of staff.
Our model gives schools the opportunity to host an apprentice for the period that works for them, providing valuable work experience and additional capacity while keeping longer-term staffing commitments under control.
Where appropriate, apprentices can also move between host employers during their apprenticeship. This creates a more flexible model for schools while giving apprentices broader experience and exposure to different educational environments.
Our team provides ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship, helping the school, apprentice and training provider work effectively together. We can support with:
We help take away the employment administration and provide a clear point of contact for schools.
We understand the particular responsibilities involved in working within education settings and the importance of appropriate safeguarding processes.
We maintain regular contact with apprentices, helping them settle into the workplace, understand expectations and deal with challenges early, including wellbeing support throughout their employment with us.
We remain available to the school throughout the apprenticeship, helping resolve issues and ensuring everyone knows what is expected.
We work alongside training providers to help ensure the apprenticeship remains on track and the apprentice receives the right support.
We can help schools access additional capacity without automatically creating a permanent staffing commitment.
We also understand that an apprenticeship shouldn't necessarily be the end of the relationship.
Where a school wants to retain an apprentice after they complete their programme, we can support schools to employ contractors at highly competitive rates.
This means you can continue to benefit from someone who already understands your school, your pupils and your way of working, without having to immediately create a permanent post. It provides schools with another option between ending an apprenticeship and making a permanent appointment.
Bring additional skills and support into your school without automatically increasing permanent headcount.
Benefit from an apprentice while we help manage the employment and HR responsibilities.
Host an apprentice for the period that works for your school and budget.
Give motivated people the opportunity to develop valuable skills within an education environment.
Create meaningful opportunities for local people to develop careers in education and related roles.
Continue working with successful apprentices through flexible contractor arrangements after completion.
Every school is different. That's why we don't offer a one-size-fits-all approach.
We take time to understand your staffing needs, your budget, your apprenticeship opportunities and the way your school operates. We then work with you to find a solution that is practical, compliant and commercially sensible.
Whether you need an apprentice for a specific period, want to increase capacity without increasing headcount, or need a flexible route into employing new talent, Apprenticeship Solutions can help.
We are really thankful to Apprenticeship Solutions for going over and above to sort out training and funding for our apprentice when her original provider closed for business without any forewarning.
HeadteacherMore flexibility. Less administration. Better access to talent. If you're a school, academy trust, or faith school exploring apprenticeships, we'd love to talk you through the funding routes and support available.