Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship – Queen's Park High School
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Company: INSPIRE ATA LIMITED
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Location: Chester, CH4 7AE
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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-2000041515
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Application Deadline Date: 19/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm (30-minute break each day).
Brief Description
This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to gain valuable experience within a busy secondary school administration team.
Training to be Provided
As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal apprenticeship training. This will typically include:
- Study towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
- Practical workplace training from experienced school administration professionals.
- Regular mentoring and progress reviews.
- Training in school management systems, data management, GDPR compliance and education-sector administration.
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to permanent opportunities within school administration, data management or wider business support roles within the Trust.
Vacancy Detail
Main Duties
- Provide day-to-day administrative support within the school office.
- Update and maintain accurate student records using SIMS and other school management systems.
- Support the effective management of student information and school databases.
- Input, maintain and validate data accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with producing reports and data extracts as required.
- Support the preparation of statutory returns, including the school census.
- Input and reconcile information from external systems and providers.
- Maintain the accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of school data in accordance with GDPR.
- Assist with data validation and quality assurance processes.
- Maintain Free School Meal (FSM) and Pupil Premium (PP) records using SIMS, Synergy and Local Authority systems.
- Coordinate and support student biometric scanning for the school's cashless catering system.
- Assist with organising school photographs and associated administration.
- Support the delivery of student health and welfare programmes, including immunisation sessions.
- Produce, proofread and distribute letters and communications to parents and carers.
- Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, filing and document preparation.
- Assist with the administration of school events such as open evenings and enrolment days.
- Provide reception cover when required, welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries professionally.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
- Comply with school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
- Build positive relationships with colleagues, parents, external agencies and other professionals.
- Attend meetings, training sessions and professional development activities.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role as directed by the Headteacher, Trust Data Manager or senior leadership team.
Other Information
Please be aware that successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred list checks, right-to-work checks and safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.