Business Administration Apprentice
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Cheshire (WA8 7DW)
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 September 2026
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Summary
If you are keen to begin a career in Business Administration, and gain new skills in a school environment - this is the opportunity for you! This role requires a proactive and motivated individual to join our school community, who will contribute towards our mission, to be 'an inclusive community of excellence and opportunity'.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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43.6997 weeks per year. £8 Per Hours TERM TIME ONLY.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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This role is term time only.
The apprentice will work Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00, with one day each fortnight spent in college.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 16 October 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
The role will be varied and will give you the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in areas including:
- Supporting the Business Manager with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks
- Assisting with finance and financial administration, including processing invoices, purchase orders and maintaining accurate records
- Providing general office and administrative support to staff across the school
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school, helping with facilities, suppliers and organisational tasks
- Assisting with communication, including emails, correspondence and information for staff, students and families
- Supporting the school's social media and digital communications, helping to share the achievements, activities and successes of our school community
- Maintaining accurate records, filing and data entry
- Communicating with staff, parents, visitors and external organisations in a professional and friendly manner
This is an amazing opportunity to learn and develop within a busy, professional office at the heart of our school. You will work alongside experiencedcolleagues who will support your apprenticeship journey, while gaining a broad understanding of how a large secondary school operates behind the scenes. No two days will be the same, making this an ideal role for someone who is organised, approachable, keen to learn and enjoys working as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Business Manager and school office
- Assist with finance tasks, including invoices, purchase orders and record keeping
- Support the smooth day-to-day operational running of the school
- Maintain accurate records, filing systems and databases
- Deal professionally with emails, telephone calls, visitors and general enquiries
- Assist with school communications, newsletters and correspondence
- Support social media and digital content, promoting school news, events and achievements
- Liaise with staff, parents, suppliers and external organisations as required
- Provide general office support and assist with school events and activities
- Work as part of the wider school team, demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality and a positive attitude
Where you'll work
Highfield Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7DW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RIVERSIDE 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
- Business Administrator, Level 3
- Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- Follows instructions
- Accurately follows procedures
- Able to prioritise effectively
- Able to meet deadlines
- Polite and tactful
- Accurate data input
- Team work
- Give advice within guidelines
- Oral and written communication
- Reliable
- Proactive attitude
- Adaptable
- Trustworthy and discreet
- Patient and calm
- Willing to learn
Other requirements
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a full DBS check. We reserve the right to close this opportunity after 1-week if we have received enough applications, and therefore recommend you make an application as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the planned closing date as we cannot guarantee the vacancy will remain open for the whole time planned.
About this employer
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes (or ‘P and P’ as it’s known locally) is one of the highest attaining secondary schools in the borough of Halton. A popular choice of high school for families across Widnes, Runcorn, and the surrounding areas of Liverpool and Warrington, we are committed to delivering our vision of creating an inclusive community of excellence and opportunity. In July 2022, we were delighted to be once again awarded ‘Good’ status by Ofsted. During this inspection, we received exceptional praise over the quality of teaching in our school, the pastoral support we provide to our children, and our ambitious subject curriculum.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The apprentice will be able to apply for any suitable roles which arise within the organisation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Joanna Smith
joanna.smith@riversidecollege.ac.uk
0151 257 2800
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051931.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm)