Business Administrator Apprenticeship
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Company: Wargrave Church of England Primary School
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Location: Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8QL
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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-2000037837
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Application Deadline Date: 30/07/2026
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Start Date: 20/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: The hours of work are 37 hours per week term time only, plus 5 inset days. The working hours will be Monday 8.00-15:30, Tues-Friday 8.00-16:00.
Brief Description
We are seeking a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic Admin Apprentice to join our busy primary school office team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop administration and customer service skills within a school environment while completing an apprenticeship qualification.
Training to be Provided
The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
Future Prospects
After completing a Business Administrator Apprenticeship, learners can progress into roles such as Senior Administrator, Office Manager, Team Leader, Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or Business Support Officer. They may also continue onto higher-level apprenticeships in management, leadership, or business operations.
Vacancy Detail
- Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house reception service
- Respond to parent and visitor queries in person, by telephone, and via email
- Monitor and manage school communication systems, including emails, telephones, and messaging platforms
- Support the administration of pupil records and confidential information
- Work with school systems, including MIS (Management Information Systems), attendance systems, and online payment systems
- Assist with pupil attendance monitoring and follow-up procedures
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records
- Support the processing of school payments, trips, dinners, and permissions
- Assist with filing, photocopying, scanning, and general office administration
- Help produce letters, newsletters, and other school communications
- Support staff with administrative tasks across the school
- Ensure safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are always followed
- Support the organisation of meetings, events, and school activities
- Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
Maintain a tidy, organised, and welcoming reception and office environment - Undertake training and coursework required as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the School Business Manager or Senior Leadership Team