Business Administration apprenticeship
Wightwick Hall School
WOLVERHAMPTON (WV6 8DA)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Wightwick Hall School is a forward thinking Secondary Special School. We are seeking to appoint an excellent and highly motivated Apprentice School Administrator while undertaking the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Term time only
37 hours per week total
Daily hours to be confirmed
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 21 October 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
Administration & Office Support:
- Carry out general administrative tasks including word processing, filing, photocopying, and scanning
- Maintain accurate pupil records on the school’s management information system (e.g. Arbor)
- Support with the preparation of letters, reports, newsletters, and other documents
- Assist in the organisation of meetings and school events, including note-taking where required
Communication & Front Office Duties:
- Act as a first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff, providing a professional and welcoming service
- Answer telephone calls, take messages, and respond to enquiries in line with school procedures
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail
Pupil & Staff Support:
- Help maintain attendance registers/school meals, student attendance and pupil records
- Assist with the organisation of school trips, clubs, and extra-curricular activities
- Provide administrative support to staff as required
Exams Support (under guidance of the Exams Officer):
- Assist with the preparation and organisation of exam timetables, seating plans, and notices
- Help prepare and distribute exam materials to staff and pupils
- Support with the entry and registration of candidates for external examinations
- Provide administrative support during exam periods, including maintaining accurate records
- Ensure exam policies and procedures are followed in line with awarding body regulations
Finance & Resources (under supervision):
- Support ordering and stock control of office and classroom supplies
- Assist with processing invoices, receipts, in line with school financial procedures
Compliance & Confidentiality:
- Follow safeguarding, child protection, and data protection policies at all times
- Maintain confidentiality regarding information relating to pupils, staff, and families
Where you'll work
TINACRE HILL
COMPTON
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV6 8DA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY 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
- Business Administration level 3
- 20% off the job training
- Tutor support via online platform
Requirements
Essential 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
- Analytical skills
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
Wightwick Hall School is a place where young people are supported to thrive, achieve and develop the skills they need to lead successful, independent lives. I am committed to building on the strong foundations already in place and ensuring that the school continues to be a nurturing, aspirational and inclusive environment – one where every student is ready to learn, respectful in their relationships, and safe in all they do.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.
Level 5 school business professional apprenticeship available.
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 VAC1000344596.
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Closes in 18 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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