Business Administration apprenticeship - Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School

POPE FRANCIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Merseyside (L30 3SA)

Closes in 26 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 March 2026

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Summary

Your role will be to provide general clerical or administrative support to the school under the direction or instruction of senior staff. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience whilst working towards a level 3 qualification.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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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
Monday to Friday 36 hours per week Term time only Shifts TBC.

36 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

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

  • Provide administrative support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing, completion of routine forms, school meals
  • Update manual and computerised records/management information systems
  • Undertake reception duties, act as first point of contact in response to telephone and face-to-face enquiries, sign in visitors
  • Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and post outgoing mail
  • First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents / carers / staff
  • Assist with arrangements for visits, for example by school nurse, photographer
  • Ensure collection of attendance registers
  • Arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies
  • Occasionally handle cash e.g. for school visits, dinner money

Where you'll work

Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Stand Park Avenue Netherton Bootle
Merseyside
L30 3SA

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 standard 

20% off the job training

Tutor support via online platform.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

Our school is a special place full of learning, laughter and friendship where everyone is happy, valued and feels safe. We enjoy the present but look to the future, aspiring to equip our children with the skills, curiosity and resilience needed to continue learning throughout their lives. 

https://www.olwcatholicprimary.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship. 

Level 4 School Business Professional 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 VAC2000018813.

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Closes in 26 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)