Kick-start your career at Tesco
At Tesco, we're really passionate about supporting young people to find the right career path
for them. That’s why we launched our Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme to
give young people genuine opportunities.
We particularly want to hear from school leavers who're aged 16–18 years. It doesn't matter
if you already have qualifications or not, you just need to be willing to get stuck in, work as
part of a team, and be ready to serve our customers and colleagues.
Go from Year 11 straight to £22,500 with Tesco
Wondering what to do after Year 11? The Tesco Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship won’t
just give you a stronger start towards an exciting and rewarding career, it’ll support you to
develop new skills, build your confidence and learn about all areas of retail, as well as
getting hands-on practical experience of working in different areas of our store.
We’ve partnered with The King's Trust*, one of the UK’s leading youth charities who are
experts in supporting young people to transition into work with confidence. If you have the
passion and commitment to succeed, this could be a fantastic opportunity, you could even
become a Shift Leader at the end of your apprenticeship.
What’s in it for you?
• Earn £22,500 while you learn
• Gain a Level 2 National Standard in Retail, equivalent to 5 GCSEs
• Job security – get a permanent position after the apprenticeship
• Long-term career opportunities
• Practical, transferable skills for life
What you'll be doing
The apprenticeship is based in-store and takes a minimum of 12 months to complete. You’ll
join a supportive and inclusive team, spending time doing a range of activities such as
marketing, business and technology and completing learning on a tablet device you're
provided with. You'll then get a chance to practise your learning on the shop floor. As part of
the apprenticeship programme, you may need to achieve qualifications in Maths and
English.
Once you've completed the programme, you'll be awarded your Level 2 National Standard in
Retail, which is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes.
Approved by the industry and our apprentices
We’ve helped 100s of apprentices start their careers and are proud to be placed 30th in The
2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer rankings. Here’s what some of our Stronger Starts
Retail Apprentices and People team have to say:
“I’m progressing through the apprenticeship really well and have a great team who support
me, it has changed my life completely for the better.” Stronger Starts Retail Apprentice
“I’ve learnt a lot already and it’s only my first week.” Stronger Starts Retail Apprentice
“I have been to see them weekly and their confidence is growing by the day. They are keen
to learn and keen for their first pay day this coming Friday!” People Partner
Who we're looking for
The real success in this role will come from getting stuck in, working as part of a team and
getting to know and serving our customers and colleagues. We particularly want to hear from
school leavers who’re aged 16–18 years, and applicants who were eligible for free school
meals and/or attend a state-funded school.
Supporting you all the way
Working and learning can be a challenge, that’s why you’ll have a network of people to
support you. From expert 1–1 pastoral support from The King’s Trust to a dedicated lifetime
apprenticeship coach, there'll be someone there every step of the way. You'll also be
welcomed by our friendly store team and given a buddy who will be on hand to offer advice,
as well as guide and support you throughout your time with us.
Plus, we’ll provide you with £3.50 per day towards your lunch cost for the first four weeks of
your programme.
Kick-start your future today
If you want to kick-start your future, apply for our Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship
today.
*The King's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland
(SC041198).
