School Receptionist & Administration Apprentice
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Company: Chiltern Primary School
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Location: Hull, HU3 3PL
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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-2000038179
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Application Deadline Date: 13/07/2026
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Start Date: 08/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
Brief Description
Chiltern Primary School is seeking a friendly School Receptionist & Administration Apprentice to join their administration team. This is an excellent opportunity fto gain valuable workplace experience while developing a wide range of administrative and customer service skills within a busy and rewarding school environment.
Training to be Provided
The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration includes:
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics (if applicable)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable)
You will attend a half-day training session with HBTC, where you will develop your business administration knowledge and skills, and work towards any required Functional Skills qualifications (where needed). Additional off-the-job training and an End Point Assessment will also form part of the apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills, knowledge, and workplace experience. Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities for permanent employment, career progression within the company, or progression onto higher-level qualifications or further education.
Vacancy Detail
Reception Duties:
- Providing a professional and welcoming reception service for pupils, parents, visitors and external agencies
- Answering telephone calls, responding to enquiries and accurately passing messages to the appropriate staff members
- Greeting visitors, ensuring they are signed in and comply with the school’s safeguarding and visitor procedures
- Supporting pupils with enquiries and assisting with day-to-day needs in a caring and professional manner
- Receiving deliveries and ensuring items are passed to the relevant staff members
- Assisting parents with school systems, including Arbor and Free School Meal voucher processes
- Handling incoming and outgoing post and correspondence
- Contacting parents regarding pupil-related matters when required
Administration Duties:
- Providing general administrative support including photocopying, filing, printing, laminating and preparing documents
- Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating information on the school’s Management Information System (Arbor)
- Supporting attendance administration and working closely with the Attendance Team
- Building positive relationships with parents and carers to support effective communication
- Updating student records, processing information requests and liaising with central Trust teams
- Assisting with ordering processes and other administrative tasks as required
- Supporting school events, trips and wider school activities when needed
- Undertaking any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Administration Manager or Headteacher