Business Administration Apprenticeship
Wingate Primary School
Wingate (TS28 5AQ)
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 June 2026
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity to join Wingate Primary and Infant School as a Business Administration Apprentice has become available. This role is perfect for someone looking to begin a career in administration within a supportive and welcoming school environment, while working towards a Level 3 Business Admin qualification.
- Wage
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£15,392 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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Full-time. Hours to be discussed at the interview.
37 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
School reception support
- Act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils, ensuring a professional and welcoming reception service
- Answer telephone calls, take accurate messages and direct enquiries appropriately
- Monitor and respond to the school inbox where required
Receive and distribute incoming mail and deliveries
Administration & Data
- Support the maintenance of manual and electronic records, including pupil data and attendance systems
- Undertake general administrative duties including filing, photocopying and document preparation
- Assist in producing letters, newsletters and other communications for parents and staff
- Ensure all records are maintained in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements
Finance & Resources
- Support routine finance processes such as raising purchase orders and processing invoices
- Assist with basic financial administration including postage, petty cash or school payments
- Help maintain stock levels of office supplies and resources
General School Support
- Assist with the organisation of school events, trips and activities
- Support the coordination of meetings and room bookings
- Work flexibly across both school sites as required
Where you'll work
Church Street
Wingate
TS28 5AQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification
- Participate in off-the-job training (minimum 20% of working time)
- Develop knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role
- Engage fully with training provider, assessments and progress reviews
- Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism at all times
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality
- Ensure safeguarding of pupils and remain vigilant to any concerns
- Comply with all Trust policies and procedures, including health and safety and financial regulations
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the School Business Manager
- Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others and informing relevant staff of any concerns
- Operate at all times within the policies and procedures of the Trust.
- Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the jobholder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the main responsibilities of the job
More training information
The apprentice will be required to attend East Durham College 1 day per month. The apprentice will also received regular visits from a trainer-coach within the workplace.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
As a re-accredited UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting school, at Wingate Primary School we aim to provide a happy, friendly and caring atmosphere in which children feel secure and valued.
We place a great emphasis on promoting the Rights of the Child and encourage children to respect the rights of others. Our school has a happy and friendly atmosphere in which honesty, courtesy and consideration for others can flourish along with a high priority on ensuring that all children receive an education suited to their individual needs.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Sarah English
sarah.english@eastdurham.ac.uk
0191 5188262
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037215.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)