Business Administrator apprentice

Update Facebook, website and social media with all marketing materials to increase the profile of the school. Producing weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters for parents/carers The operation of opening and closing school main gates from the intercom system in the main office. Meet and greet parents and visitors to school. Issue all visitors with a Visitor badge and check their ID badges before allowing them to proceed through the reception area. Ensure visitors are aware of the fire procedures, assembly points and gate closure time as printed on the notice in the reception area. Deal with all telephone calls, recording and passing on any messages to the relevant member of staff. Staff should be notified either by a verbal message or an email. Dealing with incoming post. This should be date stamped and passed to the Business Manager. Any correspondence to a named member of staff should be left unopened and passed to them. All post marked confidential should not be opened. Check the online registers every morning as soon as possible – preferably before 9.30am to identify any absent children. A telephone call is to be made to all parents who have not notified school of the reason for their child’s absence. These calls should start with the oldest year group first as they are more likely to come to school without a parent. If no contact is made an email is sent home for the parent to respond. Record any reason for absence.

Training Outcome:

Progression for the right candidate.



Employer Description:

On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I welcome you to Lobley Hill Primary School. As Headteacher, it is my core belief that every child has the right to thrive in education and it is our role as providers to ensure they reach their potential.  

 Our children are the future generation; it is a privilege to shape the future lives of our learners and instill in them the determination, resilience, self-belief and life skills needed to enable them to become happy, healthy, life-long learners. At Lobley Hill our CARE values underpin this.  Co-operation; Achievement; Respect and Enjoyment are embedded through all elements of school life. 

 Our curriculum offer is centered around our extensive, ever-developing grounds; through broad and rich experiences we aim for children to be the best they can be by being curious, adventurous and respectful to achieve personal excellence. I encourage you to explore our website and Facebook page to see the opportunities we offer our learners.  

 Alongside our dedicated skilled staff team and supportive governors, we strive to ensure we develop strong relationships with our families and place the school at the heart of the community.  

 As your child starts on their educational journey, we look forward to working with you and welcoming you into the Lobley Hill family.  



Working Hours :
Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: GATESHEAD COUNCIL
  • Posted: 04-Jun-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk