Business Administrator Apprentice

New Invention Learning Academy

West Midlands (WV12 5SA)

Closes on Saturday 29 August 2026

Posted on 5 May 2026

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Summary

We have a great opportunity for a Business Administrator Apprentice to join New Invention Primary Academy. As an apprentice, you will be supporting the efficient running of the school while developing administrative skills.   

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - term time only.

37 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 3 September 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

Duties:

  • Assist with the day-to-day running of the school office, supporting efficient administrative systems.
  • Support administrative processes such as pupil data, attendance, and school records under supervision and in line with policies.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Headteacher, senior leaders, and Trust as required.
  • Help manage communication (telephone, email, and face-to-face), ensuring a polite and professional approach.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
  • Support HR administration tasks, such as maintaining records, under guidance.
  • Act as a welcoming first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, and external agencies.
  • Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and visitors.
  • Support effective communication across the school.
  • Assist with communication between the school and the wider Trust where required.

Where you'll work

Cannock Road
New Invention
Willenhall
West Midlands
WV12 5SA

Training

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

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

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

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

PLT has four essential values: belonging, flourishing, collaboration, and evidence-informed. We believe that you can truly belong when you feel connected, are valued, trusted, and fulfilled, with a shared purpose to achieve excellence in a psychologically safe environment. Our people are nurtured so that they can flourish through the development of their intellectual potential and live well, building strong relationships as well-rounded human beings.

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Disability Confident

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

A permanent role for successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Eleana Ewins

eewins@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028389.

Apply now

Closes on Saturday 29 August 2026