Business Admin Apprenticeship

Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship – Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School

We are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our administration team.  The Administrator Apprentice will be expected to give comprehensive administrative support to the admin team.

Key Details

Salary: £8p/h increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months

Working hours: Monday - Friday (Shifts TBC) 36 hours

Location: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School, Stand Park Avenue Netherton Bootle, Merseyside, L30 3SA

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Business Administration Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

The Business Operations Administrator Apprentice will provide effective administrative and operational support to the team and will contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day business operations.

• Provide administrative support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing, completion of routine forms, school meals


• Update manual and computerised records/management information systems


• Undertake reception duties, act as first point of contact in response to telephone and face-to-face enquiries, sign in visitors


• Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and post outgoing mail


• First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents / carers / staff


• Assist with arrangements for visits, for example by school nurse, photographer


• Ensure collection of attendance registers


• Arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies


• Occasionally handle cash e.g. for school visits, dinner money

Desired skills and Personal Qualities:

• Communication skills


• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Team working


• Creative


• Initiative

Essential Skills

• Interest in business administration and office operations.


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills.


• Confidence using IT systems, including Google Workspace or equivalent.


• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.


• Professional attitude and sensitivity towards confidentiality.


• Commitment to completing the full apprenticeship programme.


• At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9-4.

About the Employer

Our school is a special place full of learning, laughter and friendship where everyone is happy, valued and feels safe. We enjoy the present but look to the future, aspiring to equip our children with the skills, curiosity and resilience needed to continue learning throughout their lives. 

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