Business Administrator Apprentice (Full Time)

Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Administrative Apprentice to join the outstanding Admin Team at CTK. This is a full time, all year-round role. The hours of this vacancy are 8.30am - 4.30pm, 4 days a week and 1 day on training. This is an excellent opportunity to join a talented staff team in a professional centre for excellence.

Wage

£15,825 a year

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Training course

School business professional (level 4)

Hours

The hours of this vacancy are 8.30am - 4.30pm, 4 days a week and 1 day on training.

36 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Duration

2 years

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

The main activities and responsibilities are to:

Input, maintain and manipulate relevant data using the Sixth Form’s Information and Recording systems,
producing documents, reports and correspondence as required
Produce well laid out and accurate emails, letters, documents and reports for internal and external use.
Maintain accurate records and well organised, comprehensive online and physical filing systems.
Copy, collate and distribute documentation to relevant personnel.
Deal with electronic communications including physical correspondence and telephone calls with prospective students and their parents/carers so that emails, text messages and documents are handled properly and efficiently.
Liaise with a range of people, ensuring that communications are accurate and reflect the efficient operation and ethos of the Sixth Form.
Word process letters and documents for internal and external use.
Use computer functions and packages such as PowerPoint, Excel and Office 365 apps expertly as required.
Support and contribute to a range of administrative functions as required.
Taking part in professional development activities including appraisal.
Promote equal opportunities for students and staff.
Undertake other tasks as required by the Office Manager, Deputy Principal or Executive Principal after due consultation.

This job description may not necessarily be a comprehensive description of the post. It may be reviewed and subject
to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder.

Where you'll work

Belmont Grove
Lewisham
London
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SE13 5GE

Training

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

College or training organisation

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

Your training course

School business professional (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Manages strategies set by senior personnel and drafts budgets that reflect them. Manages the accurate recording and reporting of the school’s finances to inform the senior leadership team who set the priorities for school spending. Completes pre-audit checks. Produces reports that present information and data using a range of analytical processes.
Plans, organises and manages processes to ensure value for money for the school whilst supporting education delivery, e.g. contract management, payroll, building maintenance and small development projects. Uses multiple IT packages and specialised schools MIS (management information systems) platforms. Prepares and collates reporting data.
Embraces change in a school and influence others in a positive manner.
Works constructively within a team environment.
Communicates appropriately and effectively with a range of stakeholders including students, parents, governors/trustees, staff, government and local government departments, e.g. DfE/ ESFA, to gain positive outcomes. Has the confidence to question or seek clarification of aspects of school practice when unsure or unclear.
Manages support services across an entire school whilst also providing guidance to colleagues on the most appropriate use of school funding. Effectively line manages small teams to drive efficiencies.

Your training plan

One day a week on training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Level 2)
Maths (grade Level 2)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade Level 3)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

You will be supported to develop your career in an environment of positive encouragement and mutual respect. You’ll be a key part in helping students to reach their potential. You will ensure they feel confident about going out into the world and being extraordinary in life and in their future career.

About this company

CTK Emmanuel is part of the Christ the King Sixth Forms group of three highly successful Catholic sixth forms located in south east London and Kent. As a professional centre for excellence, CTK Emmanuel offers Applied Technical Qualifications, equivalent to 3 A Levels, and highly specialised routes to university. Located on the Blackheath borders with excellent transport links, CTK Emmanuel students aspire to be the best and to reach the top in their chosen ambitions

http://ctk.ac.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Become a Lay Chaplain.

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