Finance and Administrator Officer Apprenticeship at St Dubricius CoE First School, Porlock
St Dubricius Church of England VA School
Somerset (TA24 8QJ)
Closes in 16 days (Thursday 23 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 April 2026
Contents
Summary
The Moorland Federation is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to join our supportive team at St Dubricius First School. At the heart of school life, you’ll support key administrative and financial processes, working with the Head of School and Shared Services.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, Term time only
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 May 2026
- 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
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic, organised and able to manage a varied workload
- Confident working with financial and administrative systems
- A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Friendly and approachable, able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Reliable, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Flexible and able to respond to the changing needs of a busy school environment
This role will suit you if you have:
- Experience in an administrative or finance role
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence using ICT systems and Microsoft Office
- The ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
- Experience of working in a school or educational setting (desirable no essential)
- Experience of financial systems such as Bromcom, FMS or similar (desirable no essential)
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive school and Federation community
- Friendly and dedicated colleagues who value teamwork
- A varied and rewarding role at the centre of school life
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful difference within our school community
- Enthusiastic and friendly children who make our schools such special places to work
About St Dubricius School and the Moorland Federation:
St Dubricius First School is proud to be part of the Moorland Federation - a collaborative family of eight rural schools across Exmoor. Together, we are committed to providing an inspiring, inclusive and holistic education for every child. Our schools celebrate creativity, individuality and a strong sense of community, nurturing children to grow together, and learn for life, as confident, compassionate citizens. We value teamwork, care deeply about wellbeing, and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Moorland Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must share our commitment to child protection.
Where you'll work
Parsons Street
Porlock
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 8QJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
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 Administrator Level 3.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A-C / 9-4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check
- Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport
- Due to our location, having a full driving licence and your own transport is essential
About this employer
St Dubricius First School is proud to be part of the Moorland Federation - a collaborative family of eight rural schools across Exmoor. Together, we are committed to providing an inspiring, inclusive and holistic education for every child.
Our schools celebrate creativity, individuality and a strong sense of community, nurturing children to grow together, and learn for life, as confident, compassionate citizens. We value teamwork, care deeply about wellbeing, and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.
After this apprenticeship
Potential permanent job role, progression to a higher-level apprenticeship or qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
SS&L
Enquiries@sslcourses.co.uk
03303327997
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024976.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Thursday 23 April 2026 at 11:59pm)