Summary
The trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Business and Admin Apprentice who is committed to supporting St Michael’s to educational excellence and further developing the distinctive Christian character of educational provision and the school community.
Wage
£10,816 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, 32.5-hours per week, Term-time only
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Friday 28 March
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
General Duties:
* Provide reception and administrative support, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere
* Handle visitor management, telephone enquiries, and incoming/outgoing post
* Maintain accurate records, including pupil and staff data, attendance, and admissions
* Assist with document preparation, filing, and distributing materials within the school
* Manage office supplies and alert colleagues when reordering is needed
Financial & Record-Keeping:
* Undertake routine financial administration, including cash handling and invoice processing
* Maintain financial records for school meals and other transactions
* Support statutory returns and data management tasks
Other Responsibilities:
* Assist with school visits and pupil welfare, liaising with parents when needed
* Provide clerking support for Governing Body meetings
* Stand in for the Administrator when required
Professional Development & School Culture:
* Maintain professionalism, respect, and fairness in interactions.
* Commit to ongoing professional development and self-improvement
* Promote a positive and inclusive school environment
Compliance & Multi-Academy Trust Support:
* Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Equal Opportunities policies
* Support the vision and values of the Multi Academy Trust through collaboration with colleagues
Where you’ll work
The Priors
Off Mitchell Road
Bedworth
Warwickshire
CV12 9HP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
More training information
Business Administrator Level 3.
This course is delivered through Articulate Rise, this flexible School Administration training programme features 11 expertly designed modules, covering vital topics such as project management, planning/organisation and presentation skills.
The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.
* Milestone 1. The Organisation - (Aims, Values, Policy)
* Milestone 2. IT Skills - (Systems, Record and document production, financial processes and Professionalism and productivity)
* Milestone 3. Communication - (Verbal, Digital, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Integrity and Productivity)
* Milestone 4. Continuous Improvement - (Processes, Coaching and Developing others, Decision Making, Quality and Responsibility)
* Milestone 5. Project Management - (Project Lifecycle, business fundamentals: Finance, Change, PESTLE, leading a project).
* Milestone 6. Preparation for End Point Assessment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.