Recruiting a new apprentice

Buckinghamshire Council maintained schools

1. School identifies an opportunity. Speaks with BC Apprenticeship Team (via hrservicedesk@buckinghamshire.gov.uk) to explore which training provider on the approved list can be used
2. School submits Levy Claim Form to BC Apprenticeship Team (copy from hrservicedesk@buckinghamshire.gov.uk)
3. The Apprenticeship Team approves the use of Levy funds
4. Training Provider introduced
5. School completes Advertising Booking Form (copy on schools web) & sends to advertising@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
6. BC Resourcing team notifies the school when adverts are live
7. Applications go directly to the school for shortlisting. The school invites applicants to interview, and selects & notifies unsuccessful applicants.
8. School conducts Right to Work, qualifications and DBS checks.
9. School liaises with training provider on learner assessment & desired start date 
10. School completes electronic Notification of Appointment form (copy on schoolsweb) for HR Operations Team to complete starter details (including Contract)
11. Apprentice start date: The training provider completes enrolment with the apprentice on the first day; School starts Induction training. 
12. BC charge an apprentice recruitment fee of £485 per vacancy (inc; Levy Claim, contractual & training advice, and candidate support.)