Administration and Reception Apprentice at Midland Road Nursery school
Midland Road Nursery
West Yorkshire (BD8 7DJ)
Closes in 18 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 November 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for apprentice staff to support the School's Office. A great opportunity to change or start a career in the education sector. Responsible for: Assisting the office administrators, accounts and school secretaries with administration tasks.
- Wage
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£14,040 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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Apprentices will be working Shifts Monday to Friday. Please discuss working week with the school at interview.
33 hours 45 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- 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
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
- Responsible to Business Manager
- Responsible for assisting the office administrators, accounts and school secretaries with administration tasks
- Supervision and guidance on working practices and procedures
- Guidance: will be provided by the Senior Leadership Team, Business Manager and School Admin Staff
List of duties
- General administration/office duties such as typing letters, filing and photocopying
- Customer Service, answering telephones, greeting visitors
- Sorting of the post and parcels which arrive into school and preparing letters and leaflets to be sent home. Including use of the franking machine
- General reception duties such as answering the phone and welcoming visitors
- Delivering messages around the school to staff and pupils
- Printing, photocopying, binding and other reprographics
- Updating information on the school’s database systems
- Any other assistance as may be reasonably required from time
Where you'll work
Midland Road Nursery
Thorncliffe Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD8 7DJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHIPLEY 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
- Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard
- English and maths Functional skills at Level 2 if required
- Flexible training with Shipley College based on 7hrs a week including online sessions with the tutor and workplace training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4+, A*-C or L2)
- Maths (grade Grade 4+, A*-C or L2)
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
Please ensure you have; researched the role, the location of the employer, Shipley College and are able to travel to both. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK and DBS criminal records check will be required. All applicants will be asked to submit a current CV relevant to the role.
About this employer
Midland Road Nursery School is situated off Thorncliffe Road, Manningham, near the Bradford City Football Ground at Valley Parade and there has been a school on this site for over 100 years. We work as an integrated Nursery School and provide a range of services for young children and their families. As in Primary Schools, Nursery Schools are led by qualified headteachers and teachers working with other qualified early years’ practitioners and support workers.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles
- The employer is looking to offer a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHIPLEY COLLEGE
Petras Puodziunas
petrasp@shipley.ac.uk
01274327390
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063319.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)