Business Administration Apprentice

Job Title:Business Administration Apprentice
Start Date:5th October 2026
Salary: National Apprentice Rate
Hours:31.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: term time Mon-Thurs 9.30am 4.30pm Friday 9.30am 3.30pm
Contract type: Fixed Term duration of the apprenticeship
Closing date: 11th September 2026 9.00am
Interview Date: 15th September 2026

The Governors and Headteacher at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice.
The purpose of the job:
To provide high-quality, professional, administrative support to the school office while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification. Under the supervision of the School Business Manager, the post holder will assist in the smooth day-to-day operation of the school’s administrative functions, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for the school community.
In return we can offer you:
a caring and positive environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos
happy and hard-working pupils who love to learn and are a pleasure to teach
highly supportive parents
governors who are committed and work hard to ensure the continued success of the school
an extremely talented and hard-working team dedicated to making a difference to every child
Salary will be the national apprentice rate for age.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Reception and Customer Service
Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and contractors, ensuring a professional, warm, and secure welcome.
Answer telephone calls and handle general enquiries, transferring calls to appropriate staff or taking clear, accurate messages.
Liaise with pupils arriving at the office, providing basic first aid support [if trained/required] or directing them to appropriate staff.
Ensure the reception area remains tidy, professional, and stocked with up-to-date school information.
2. Administrative Support
Process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
Provide general clerical support, including photocopying, scanning, laminating, filing, and shredding.
Assist in maintaining accurate student records using the school's Management Information System SIMS
Assist in entering attendance data
3. Finance and Systems Support
Assist in processing school dinner bookings, trip payments, or club registrations using school payment software School Spider.
Help input basic financial information, such as purchase orders, invoices and BACS payments under the guidance of the School Business Manager.
4. Safeguarding, Security, and Compliance
Strictly adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies, ensuring all visitors sign in and out and are issued appropriate identification badges.
Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding student, staff, and school records in compliance with Data Protection regulations (GDPR).

General Institutional Expectations
Professional Development: Attend and actively participate in all training sessions and meetings required for the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.
School Ethos: Support and promote the values, vision, and ethos of the school.
Health & Safety: Be aware of and comply with policies relating to health and safety, reporting any concerns immediately to the designated lead.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. Please contact Sinead Jones, Headteacher for further information on 0161 430 4601 headteacher@st-bernadettes.stockport.sch.uk
The successful applicant will be offered an exciting opportunity to develop their own career with guaranteed professional development opportunities working alongside a highly motivated and supportive staff team.

This 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's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026 9am Interview date: 15/09/2026