Apprentice Business Administrator

St Marks CofE Primary School are looking for an Apprentice Business Administrator to train for a career in the education sector.

As an apprentice, you will study towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification, covering skills and academic learning, while earning a wage and gaining valuable work experience. 

Based at the school, you will be working alongside a mentor to support efficient processes and various administrative duties, whilst also engaging with children, parents and colleagues, with a focus on adding value.

The role of business administrator is to contribute to the efficiency of the School, and some of the main duties and responsibilities include:

Managing school correspondence, including phone calls, emails and letters Organising meetings, scheduling appointments, diary management Performing data entry, including updating records and databases for employees, pupils, financial and compliance information Managing inventory of office supplies, goods and services.  Raise purchase orders, receipt invoices, and control expenditure to budget Support functional areas, working across teams, providing school admin  support

The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, and effective decision-making.

Once you have applied for this vacancy AEA will contact you to organise an interview, if your application meets the required criteria.  We will contact you using the details you provide us with in your application and would ask if you would regularly check and reply asap so that you do not miss this opportunity.

Training:

The apprenticeship programme consists of online teaching, coaching and workplace development. The programme includes virtual classroom sessions, alongside development workshops, professional mentoring, and regular progress reviews. 

You will undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator programme, this consists of –

Use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to write letters or emails, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Produces accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports, database management. Maintains records and files, in compliance with the organisation's internal policies and procedures. Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themselves to continuously improve their work. Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines. 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.

As part of the programme, you will undertake a business project based on your apprenticeship, which will ensure you can apply your skills in a setting which can add value to your learning, your role, and your employer.   

Successful completion of the end-point assessment (EPA) will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship. 

Training Outcome:

St Mark’s is committed to developing and promoting apprentices within their school, providing great career opportunities for trainees to become valued members of the team. 

At the end of the programme, you will be fully trained to become a Business Administrator in Schools with real prospects of a permanent role with St Mark’s. 

Employer Description:
St Mark’s CofE Primary School is a small, family orientated village school in Kendal. We work in partnership with parents to develop a school where no one fails but rather, where every child leaves us having identified a talent, a skill, an intelligence through which they can become whatever they want to be. We have a strong tradition of celebrating achievement and encouraging children’s self-esteem and we have excellent teachers, teaching assistants and office staff who all work closely together. Our Governing Body plays an active role in the development and success of the school and we have a thriving Parent Teacher Association (PTA) whose members work extremely hard to raise money and to provide a whole range of social events for parents and children.

Working Hours :
o (08:30 – 16:00) Monday to Friday – ½ hour unpaid lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience