Business Administration/Office Apprentice
Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Rotherham (S61 4HY)
Closes on Friday 21 November 2025
Posted on 14 October 2025
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Summary
We are seeking a new member of staff to join our school's administration/office team. The Apprentice will provide a high quality, professional service on the school reception, and within the school administration team, complete reception duties efficiently and provide a professional and positive welcome to all visitors, students and staff.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age
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Apprenticeship rate of pay.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday; during school office hours.
This role is term-time only.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 23 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Deal effectively with visitors and parents both on telephone and face to face
- Maintaining a clean, organised and presentable office environment.
- General administrative duties including document processing and updating product and policy information.
- Developing strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Using MS Word and Excel for administrative tasks and record keeping.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Where you'll work
Rockingham Junior and Infant School
Roughwood Road
Rotherham
S61 4HY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
- You will study a Level 3 in Business Administration, and all training will occur in the workplace
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
- You will meet with your tutor virtually every 4 to 6 weeks, and you will be expected to record off-the-job training weekly
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good telephone manner
- Punctual
Other requirements
• Applicants must be able to provide valid identification and evidence of 'Right to Work' if applicable.
About this employer
At the Willow Tree Academy Trust, we inspire a love of lifelong learning and support every child to become confident, independent, and determined to succeed. Our schools provide safe, welcoming environments where respect, empathy, and strong relationships help pupils thrive. Through an enriching and stimulating curriculum, we promote active learning, collaboration, and excellence in all we do. We value partnerships with families and invest in the continuous professional development of our staff, believing that together, anything is possible.
https://rockinghamji.co.uk/about-the-school/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
The apprenticeship may provide a gateway to further career opportunities, depending on the School's position at that time, such as a permanent role following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Sam Daniels
sam.daniels@education-and-skills.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346315.
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Closes on Friday 21 November 2025
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