Business Administration Apprentice
St Wulstan’s Catholic Primary School
Newcastle under Lyme (ST5 0EF)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 June 2026
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Summary
To be an integral part of the school office team, reporting into the Academy Manager. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone to start their career in Business Administration. This role suits a tech-savvy individual who is a fast learner and happy to problem-solve, maintain and advise on these systems.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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- Term time only.
- £10,812 per annum (actual salary).
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week. Term time only.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Point of contact for training & CPD – helps manage online training platform
- Books trips, events and residentials and manages payments
- Manage Care Club admin via internal system (Hivelink) – payments/ queries/ childcare vouchers/ bookings/ childcare grant
- Admin for music groups; bookings, parent payments
- Organise work placements/ work experience
- Mini Bus Admin – tax, insurance, MOT & arranging mini bus driver tests/ medicals
- Complete class registers/ front desk/ first day attendance calls/ medical/ parent queries/ manning of the phones as required
Where you'll work
St Wulstan's Primary School
Wolstanton
Newcastle under Lyme
ST5 0EF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4/C 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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About this employer
St Wulstan’s is a two-form entry primary school with a large nursery and care club facility.
After this apprenticeship
- Could lead to a permanent position for the right person.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
The Apprenticeship Hub
apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk
01782 254287
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035980.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm)