Business Administration Apprentice

St Thomas’ C.E. Primary School is looking for a friendly, organised and reliable Business Administration Apprentice to join our busy school office team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in administration within a school environment while gaining valuable qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will provide routine administrative, clerical and financial support to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Apprenticeship Training

• 24 hours per week working within the school office environment
• 6 hours per week dedicated learning and study time within school
• Ongoing support and development opportunities
• Practical workplace experience alongside formal training

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to build skills, confidence and qualifications while working within a supportive school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Answer telephone calls and respond to face‑to‑face enquiries professionally and courteously
• Welcome and sign in visitors to the school
• Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing post
• Maintain and update manual and computerised records and databases
• Assist with routine bookkeeping and financial administration tasks
• Support with collecting registers and completing school returns
• Assist with arranging visits from outside agencies and professionals
• Provide basic first aid support to pupils if required (training can be provided)
• Carry out general IT‑based administrative tasks
• Work effectively as part of the wider school team

What We Are Looking For

• Good communication and customer service skills
• Organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications
• GCSEs A‑C/4‑9 in Maths and English (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve this level during your apprenticeship
• GCSE A‑C/4‑9 in ICT is desirable
• Ability to work towards Level 3 Business Administration

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working in an office or customer service environment
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel
• Experience working with children or within a school setting
• NVQ Level 1 in Administration or equivalent experience

Safeguarding Statement

St Thomas’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. The employer is committed to safeguarding.