Content Creator Apprentice
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Pontefract, Not recorded, WF8 4HH |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 9ce62ddb-788f-4a0f-99bb-8f980154c682 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
"Do you have a flair for digital storytelling and a drive to build a career in content creation? Join our high-performing Trust and help bring our schools’ stories to life."
About us
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an “Outstanding” school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards.
About the role
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a creative and motivated individual to join our Trust as a Content Creator Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in digital media, marketing, or communications.
As part of our central team, you’ll help develop and deliver engaging content that showcases the values, achievements, and stories across our family of schools. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship qualification, supported by experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you throughout your journey.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to real campaigns and creative projects that make a difference across our Trust. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming and inclusive work environment, where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported. You’ll also have access to a range of professional development and training opportunities to help you build your skills and confidence in the field of digital content and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
• Create and schedule content for social media platforms (X and LinkedIn)
• Support internal communications via our staff intranet (Employee Hub)
• Assist with marketing campaigns and digital storytelling
• Capture photos, videos, and testimonials at school and Trust events
• Collaborate with staff across schools to source and share positive stories
• Help maintain our digital asset library and update website content
The role is an 18-month fixed term contract, of 37 hours a week with the following working pattern:
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:00
Friday 08:00 – 15:30
Key Dates
• Application Deadline: 10:00am, TBC
• Interviews to be held TBC
• Start date: Monday 1st September 2025
Application Process
• Complete an application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website
Important Links
• Pontefract Academies Trust Website
• Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Contact Information
• Tel: 01977 232146
• Email: recruitment@.patrust.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
• For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
• Generous employer pension- (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlements (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light card
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eyecare via Specsavers
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
• Free flu vaccinations.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to safeguarding all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks(including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
"Do you have a flair for digital storytelling and a drive to build a career in content creation? Join our high-performing Trust and help bring our schools’ stories to life."
About us
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an “Outstanding” school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards.
About the role
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a creative and motivated individual to join our Trust as a Content Creator Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in digital media, marketing, or communications.
As part of our central team, you’ll help develop and deliver engaging content that showcases the values, achievements, and stories across our family of schools. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship qualification, supported by experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you throughout your journey.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to real campaigns and creative projects that make a difference across our Trust. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming and inclusive work environment, where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported. You’ll also have access to a range of professional development and training opportunities to help you build your skills and confidence in the field of digital content and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
• Create and schedule content for social media platforms (X and LinkedIn)
• Support internal communications via our staff intranet (Employee Hub)
• Assist with marketing campaigns and digital storytelling
• Capture photos, videos, and testimonials at school and Trust events
• Collaborate with staff across schools to source and share positive stories
• Help maintain our digital asset library and update website content
The role is an 18-month fixed term contract, of 37 hours a week with the following working pattern:
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:00
Friday 08:00 – 15:30
Key Dates
• Application Deadline: 10:00am, TBC
• Interviews to be held TBC
• Start date: Monday 1st September 2025
Application Process
• Complete an application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website
Important Links
• Pontefract Academies Trust Website
• Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Contact Information
• Tel: 01977 232146
• Email: recruitment@.patrust.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
• For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
• Generous employer pension- (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlements (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light card
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eyecare via Specsavers
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
• Free flu vaccinations.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to safeguarding all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks(including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.