Business Administration Apprenticeship
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Company: Wingate Primary School
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Location: Wingate, TS28 5AQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000037215
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Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Full-time. Hours to be discussed at the interview.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to join Wingate Primary and Infant School as a Business Administration Apprentice has become available. This role is perfect for someone looking to begin a career in administration within a supportive and welcoming school environment, while working towards a Level 3 Business Admin qualification.
Training to be Provided
- Undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification
- Participate in off-the-job training (minimum 20% of working time)
- Develop knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role
- Engage fully with training provider, assessments and progress reviews
- Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism at all times
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality
- Ensure safeguarding of pupils and remain vigilant to any concerns
- Comply with all Trust policies and procedures, including health and safety and financial regulations
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the School Business Manager
- Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others and informing relevant staff of any concerns
- Operate at all times within the policies and procedures of the Trust.
- Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the jobholder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the main responsibilities of the job
Future Prospects
Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications.
Vacancy Detail
School reception support
- Act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils, ensuring a professional and welcoming reception service
- Answer telephone calls, take accurate messages and direct enquiries appropriately
- Monitor and respond to the school inbox where required
Receive and distribute incoming mail and deliveries
Administration & Data
- Support the maintenance of manual and electronic records, including pupil data and attendance systems
- Undertake general administrative duties including filing, photocopying and document preparation
- Assist in producing letters, newsletters and other communications for parents and staff
- Ensure all records are maintained in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements
Finance & Resources
- Support routine finance processes such as raising purchase orders and processing invoices
- Assist with basic financial administration including postage, petty cash or school payments
- Help maintain stock levels of office supplies and resources
General School Support
- Assist with the organisation of school events, trips and activities
- Support the coordination of meetings and room bookings
- Work flexibly across both school sites as required