Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

Firs Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Business Administrator Apprentice to join our primary school. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop administrative skills while contributing to the running of the schools' operations. The successful candidate will gain experience and work towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£14,526.20 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday (term time only) 08:00 - 16:00, 37-hours per week total

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 8 April

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Administrative Support: Assist with day-to-day office tasks, including handling correspondence, managing phone calls, and maintaining accurate records
Reception Duties: Greet visitors, parents, and staff in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
Data Management: Help maintain school databases, input and update student and staff information, and generate reports as needed
Financial Assistance: Support finance processes, such as processing invoices, managing petty cash, and assisting with budget tracking
Communication: Draft letters, newsletters, and other documents for internal and external communications
Event Coordination: Assist in organising school events, meetings, and training sessions
Supplies Management: Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained
Compliance & Policies: Help ensure school policies and procedures are followed, supporting audits and inspections where necessary

Where you’ll work

Dreghorn Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B36 8LL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

Business Administration level 3
20% off the job training
Tutor support via online platform

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Firs Primary School is a proud member of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust, dedicated to providing an inclusive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for all pupils. We are a large, friendly school serving a vibrant and diverse community in the Bromford and Hodge Hill Ward. As a passionate Rights Respecting School, the rights of all children to make a positive future contribution to society are respected by prioritising learning. We challenge pupils to be the best they can be.

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After this apprenticeship

Full-time role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308301.

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Closes in 20 days (Monday 7 April at 11:59pm)

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