Business Administration Apprentice

St Thomas’ C.E. Primary School

Hodnet Drive

Ashton in Makerfield

WN4 8PQ

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

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

Temporary until March 2028

Required for September 2026

About the Role

• 24 hours on-the-job working
• 6 hours dedicated apprenticeship learning

We are 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

As part of this role, the successful applicant will undertake apprenticeship training through Wigan & Leigh College for 18 months. There will be the option of a permanent position on completion of the training.

The apprenticeship programme will include:

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

The ideal candidate will:

Have good communication and customer service skills

Be organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines

Be willing to learn and develop new skills

Work effectively as part of a team

Demonstrate a professional and courteous manner at all times

Have good literacy and numeracy skills

Be confident 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.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Please see attached for Person & Job Description, if you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to email enquiries@ashtonsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk or contact the school on 01942 201107

Interview date: 30th June 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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