School Administrator Apprentice

You will receive comprehensive training from our admin team and your apprenticeship provider. Additionally, you will be given dedicated study time and support to help you successfully complete your apprenticeship.

You will

Experience working in a busy office environment Develop A wide variety of clerical and administrative tasks Develop skills around problem solving and prioritising Have the opportunity to gain excellent communication skills and you will make a difference to young people’s lives

Your daily tasks will include:

Dealing with face-to-face, telephone and email enquiries from visitors, staff and students Distributing post and telephone messages General administrative duties, including effective use of word processing and spreadsheet programmes to ensure the accurate production of documents, e.g. letters and student lists To use the college database and associated programmes Production of the college newsletter To prepare items sold by the college (e.g. revision books) for distribution To administer student lockers To order stationery for the administrative staff To undertake student filing To provide first aid cover for the medical room assistant To assist with the arrangements of the school's photographic sessions To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for the identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with the line manager To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy

Training:

Training will all take place on school site with no reason to travel.

Course and content will be delivered through Teams and other remote methods.



Training Outcome:

It is hoped a permanent position will be offered on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme however, this is not guaranteed.



Employer Description:
St Benedict’s is an outstanding Catholic school. The school provides exceptional care and support for students who thrive in this highly inclusive multifaith community which has Christ at the centre of all its work

Working Hours :
37 hours per week, 39 working weeks per year, term time and staff training days, 44.6 paid weeks per year. Monday – Thursday 08.00 am – 4.00 pm, Friday 8.00 am – 3.30 pm.

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


  • Location: NORMAN WAY COLCHESTER CO3 3US
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED
  • Posted: 15-Jul-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk