Business Admin apprenticeship

About the role

Townfield Primary School is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and organised Business Administration Apprentice to join its friendly and supportive administration team. This is an
excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in business administration while gaining valuable experience in a busy school environment.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day running of the school office, helping to ensure pupils, parents, visitors, and staff receive a professional and welcoming service. Alongside your role, you will work towards achieving the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a friendly and professional first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils,
  and staff
• Answer telephone calls and direct enquiries appropriately
• Respond to emails and assist with general correspondence
• Carry out data entry and maintain accurate school records
• File, scan, photocopy, and organise documents
• Support the administration of school attendance and pupil records
• Assist with arranging meetings and preparing meeting rooms
• Help produce letters, newsletters, and other school communications
• Order and maintain office supplies
• Support school events and activities where required
• Ensure confidential information is handled appropriately and in line with GDPR
• Carry out other administrative duties as requested by the School Business Manager or Office Team

Training

Apprenticeship standard: Business administrator (level 3)

Training provider: ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Business Administrator apprenticeship, learners may progress into roles such as Business Administrator, Office Administrator, Team Leader, Executive Assistant, or move onto a higher-level apprenticeship, such as a Level 4 qualification, to further develop their career.

Working hours

Monday to Friday
30 hours per week
Working hours to be agreed between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm during school term time
(plus any agreed working weeks).

30 hours a week

Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Possible start date: 1 December 2026

Wage

£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Patience

About the employer

The Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust (REMAT) is a network of state-funded primary schools and Church of England academies located across the Liverpool City Region. Incorporated in 2014, the trust is headquartered at Chapel Brook Trade Park in Huyton, Liverpool, and is dedicated to providing an inclusive, knowledge-rich.

Our mission is to ensure that, as a school community, is to look after yourself, look after each other and look after our school.

As a school, we make sure that we educate and support every child and family that comes to our school.

Our school is part of a trust that ensures all of our children have the best education possible and helps them achieve and succeed.