Office Administrator Apprentice Level 4

OMG Education Independent School – Raines Site

Tower Hamlets (E2 9LY)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 June 2026

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Summary

Provide high-quality & operational support across the school’s business functions while working towards the Level 4 School Business Professional apprenticeship. You will gain experience in an independent school in finance, HR, procurement, compliance & general admin, developing into a well-rounded school business practitioner.

Wage

£22,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Grade 2 (£22,000 to £25,000) (dependent on experience)

Training course
School business professional (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, including the off the job training time

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 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

School Administration and Operations

  • Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for visitors, parents and external stakeholders, representing OMG Education positively
  • Utilise school Management Information Systems (MIS) to maintain accurate student, staff, and operational records
  • Assist with daily office operations, including managing school emails, answering phone calls and handling post
  • Support the organisation of school events, parents’ evenings and internal meetings

Financial Support

  • Assist the Business Manager with day-to-day financial administration
  • Help monitor and reconcile the site’s budget under guidance
  • Assist with the administration/enrolment for the Raines site

Human Resources and Data Management

  • Support the administration of staff recruitment and carry out safer recruitment checks under guidance
  • Assist in maintaining the school’s Single Central Record through sign in/out sheets for the agency
  • Handle sensitive data in strict accordance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR and the school's confidentiality policies

Procurement and Facilities Management

  • Research and liaise with suppliers to ensure the school achieves the best value for money on resources and services
  • Assist with monitoring stock levels at the site and placing orders when needed
  • Support the tracking of health and safety compliance checks, risk assessments and premises maintenance logs

Apprenticeship Training Component

  • Dedicate the required off-the-job training allocation to study for the Level 4 School Business Professional Standard
  • Collaborate with the training provider and complete assignments punctually
  • Apply the knowledge gained from the course to your everyday tasks on the job

Where you'll work

Raines Foundation
Approach Road
Tower Hamlets
E2 9LY

Training

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

Training provider

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

School business professional (level 4)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Manages strategies set by senior personnel and drafts budgets that reflect them. Manages the accurate recording and reporting of the school’s finances to inform the senior leadership team who set the priorities for school spending. Completes pre-audit checks. Produces reports that present information and data using a range of analytical processes.
  • Plans, organises and manages processes to ensure value for money for the school whilst supporting education delivery, e.g. contract management, payroll, building maintenance and small development projects. Uses multiple IT packages and specialised schools MIS (management information systems) platforms. Prepares and collates reporting data.
  • Embraces change in a school and influence others in a positive manner.
  • Works constructively within a team environment.
  • Communicates appropriately and effectively with a range of stakeholders including students, parents, governors/trustees, staff, government and local government departments, e.g. DfE/ ESFA, to gain positive outcomes. Has the confidence to question or seek clarification of aspects of school practice when unsure or unclear.
  • Manages support services across an entire school whilst also providing guidance to colleagues on the most appropriate use of school funding. Effectively line manages small teams to drive efficiencies.

Training schedule

  • Level 4 School Business Professional Apprenticeship standard
  • https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0575-v1-1
  • English and maths functional skills at level 2 if yet to be achieved
  • Prepration for end point assessment
  • Work-based learning with 121 tuition

More training information

  • Career Development: Gain invaluable hands-on experience for careers in the business side of education
  • Training Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing CPD to enhance your skills
  • Inclusion and Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of young people who need your support the most

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade Pass)

Level 3 in:

Qualification in Business Administration (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Good written skills
  • Good verbal skills
  • Ability to use MIS (Arbor)
  • Understand independent schools
  • Highly motivated
  • Desire to learn
  • Desire to progress
  • School business management
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Friendly but professional
  • Resilient and adaptable
  • A proactive problem solver

About this employer

OMG Education is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 (KS3 to Sixth Form) who have been excluded from or struggled to thrive in mainstream education. 

 

https://www.omg.school/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Career Development
  • Training Opportunities
  • Inclusion and Impact

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential permanent employment and OMG Education Independent School is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join a team that is making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039994.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)