Business Development and Support Apprentice at Thomas Barnes Primary School
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Company: Thomas Barnes Primary School
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Location: Tamworth, B783AD
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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-2000037235
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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: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. 32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 paid weeks per year, including 5 INSET days).
Brief Description
Join our friendly village school of 104 pupils, set beside the canal and Hopwas Woods. With a strong community spirit and supportive team network, this apprenticeship offers an excellent first step into education within a nurturing and encouraging workplace.
Training to be Provided
This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy school environment while working towards your qualification and developing the skills required for a successful career in administration and business support.
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have gained valuable experience in school administration, reception and customer service.
This experience could lead to a range of opportunities within education and the wider business administration sector, including roles such as:
- School Administrative Assistant
- School Receptionist
- Office Administrator
- Business Support Assistant
- Attendance Administrator
- Finance or Payroll Administrator
- School Business Support Officer
The skills and knowledge gained may also support progression onto a higher-level apprenticeship or further professional development within administration and business support.
Vacancy Detail
Your duties will include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and telephone enquiries, providing a friendly and professional reception service.
- Managing reception duties, visitor sign-in procedures, correspondence and general office administration.
- Maintaining accurate pupil records and supporting attendance administration, including producing attendance reports and statistics.
- Updating school systems including ParentPay, childcare voucher records, free school meal information and school lunch administration.
- Assisting with the updating and maintenance of the school website and other school communications.
- Financial administration, including invoice processing, purchase card administration, stock monitoring and maintaining administrative records.
- Assisting with the organisation and administration of school trips, events and educational visits.
- Maintaining contract subscription records, meter readings and other operational school information.
- Producing reports, updating databases and using a range of IT systems to support the effective running of the school.
- Providing administrative support to school leaders, staff and governors as required.
Developing an understanding of school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety requirements.
Other Information
Applicants should be aware that the role is primarily office-based but may occasionally involve some light physical activity, such as distributing resources, handling deliveries, and moving office supplies or stationery around the school site.
The role requires a high level of organisation and the ability to manage a busy reception environment, often dealing with multiple tasks and interruptions throughout the day.
The successful applicant will be expected to work professionally at all times when dealing with pupils, parents, staff and visitors, sometimes in fast-paced or pressurised situations, particularly during peak times of the school day.
A flexible and proactive approach is essential, as duties may vary depending on the needs of the school.