Prendergast School - Media Resources Apprentice at Lewisham Schools Career Site

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

21832.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Design Technology, MS Word, MS Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs, DTP Applications, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, including Prendergast School, is looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our team as a Media Resources Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills, work towards a relevant qualification, and contribute to the vibrant environment of our schools. You will be directly responsible to the Media Resources Manager and will play a key role in supporting the production of essential school materials and managing our media infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include assisting with: Assisting in the design and production of Federation and school materials, such as brochures, leaflets, and typed documents. Updating the Federation’s and schools’ websites. Providing document finishes like laminating, collating, binding, and stapling materials for staff. Managing high-volume copy runs, assisting with photocopying and printing of learning, administrative, and pastoral materials, and ensuring deadlines are met. Maintaining copiers/printers and other reprographic and digital image recording equipment across the school, and keeping accurate equipment inventories. Assisting with maintaining, ordering, and managing stock for the print room. Monitoring, quality checking, and updating displays around the school. We are seeking someone with strong motivation and commitment who is keen to learn all aspects of the role and acquire new skills, with an interest in both creative and practical work. Essential Requirements: To have achieved at least a Grade C at GCSE in both English and Maths or equivalent. An appreciation of colour, detail, and design. Excellent communication skills, both in person and via telephone/email, to deal effectively with a wide range of people. Good knowledge of using MS Word and Excel, Google Sheets and Docs, and the ability to learn and use design technology. Willingness to work towards an appropriate Apprenticeship qualification. Desirable Skills: Experience of using a wide range of DTP applications, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premier Pro (This will be a key area for development!). Hours: 35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time only, including 5 INSET Days). You will be joining The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, supporting its ethos, objectives, and policies. This is a fantastic chance to develop a highly valuable skillset in media and resources within a supportive educational setting. To find out more about what it is like to work for the Federation please click here. To apply, please click here. Closing date: 9:00 am on 23 February 2026 Interviews: Thursday 5 March 2026 Please note CVs are not accepted. The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

You will assist in the design and production of school materials and manage media infrastructure. Responsibilities include updating websites, managing copy runs, and maintaining equipment.