Business Admin Apprentice

Woodfield Primary School

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NT

Salary: National Minimum Wage for age:

Under 18 - £8.00 per hour

18-20 - £10.85 per hour

21 and over - £12.71 per hour

36 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Temporary for 18 months

Required for September 2026

The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed apprentice to join our highly recommended, one-form entry, community school. We have an experienced and supportive team within the school and offer an exemplary learning environment and excellent facilities for the children. We were inspected by Ofsted in December 2024 and were confirmed to be OUTSTANDING across all areas.

We seek to strengthen an already committed, exceptional and conscientious team with an excellent admin apprentice with the enthusiasm and ambition to work with and enhance the functionality of our admin team at Woodfield.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a committed team player
• have good inter-personal skills to effectively communicate with staff, parents and pupils
• be committed to the school’s ethos of high expectations and standards and share our vision for excellence
• have initiative, a willingness to learn and be responsible for personal development
• have a personable and professional attitude
• have good organisational skills, including time-management
• have knowledge or experience of IT programmes, e.g. Microsoft

We can offer you:

• an opportunity to work within a professional, effective team
• a friendly and caring environment.
• dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic staff.
• supportive parents who are committed to their child’s education.
• a well-resourced and welcoming school.
• commitment to personal and professional development.
• an excellent school ethos, with strong links with the community and local schools.

As a Business Admin Apprentice, you will be expected to provide comprehensive administrative support service to your team.

You will also be required to spend a proportion of your time undertaking a Business Administration Level 3 qualification and will gain a range of skills and experience whilst learning from professionals within the organisation.

Visits to the school are warmly invited and recommended, and can be arranged with Mrs Ellison, Office Manager.

Completed application forms can be emailed to recruitment@woodfield.wigan.sch.uk or returned by post to Woodfield Primary School, Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2NT. Please mark them for the attention of Mrs Elaine Ellison, Office Manager

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 243675

E-mail: recruitment@woodfield.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.woodfield.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: W/C 22/06/2026

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A full/enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

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