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School Business Administration Apprenticeship (red Hall Primary School)

Red Hall Primary School · North East · DL1 2ST

Apprenticeship Level 3 Business & Admin
Salary£15,392 yearly
LocationNorth East
PostcodeDL1 2ST
Start date2 Nov 2026
Apply by16 Oct 2026
QualificationBusiness administrator (level 3)
Training providerdarlington borough council
Job ID52981
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About the role

School Administrator Apprentice 👩‍💻🏫

Ready to kickstart your career and gain some serious admin skills? We're looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our busy school office as an Apprentice Administrator! You'll be the go-to person for students, parents, and staff, handling everything from answering calls to managing important information.

What you'll be doing:

  • Being the first point of contact, offering a friendly and professional vibe to everyone who walks in or calls. 👋
  • Providing top-notch admin support to our awesome Senior Leadership Team and teachers. 🚀
  • Keeping our school systems running smoothly, making sure all data is accurate and up-to-date. 📊
  • Managing student attendance – tracking registers and connecting with families. 🧑‍🎓
  • Helping with financial tasks like processing invoices. 💰
  • Organising important files and creating/updating spreadsheets and databases. 🗂️
  • Handling general office duties and making sure we have all the copies we need. 📄
  • Updating our school website so everyone has the latest info. 🌐
  • Constantly learning and growing your skills to keep up with the dynamic school environment. 🌱
  • Keeping all sensitive information super confidential and safe. 🔒

What you'll need:

  • To be calm under pressure and a pro at juggling tasks. 🧘‍♀️
  • Resilience to handle challenging conversations with a cool head. 😎
  • A genuine desire to help others and be part of a welcoming team. 🤗

What's in it for you:

This apprenticeship is your chance to build invaluable business administration skills in a vibrant primary school setting. You'll work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, gaining hands-on experience in:

  • Administration 📝
  • Communication 🗣️
  • Organisation 📅
  • Customer Service 🤝
  • IT Skills 💻

You'll play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of our school office, working closely with students, parents, staff, and visitors. This role is a fantastic stepping stone for future careers in business admin, school admin, office management, or the wider education sector. ✨

Key responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for staff, parents and pupils.
  • Provide high quality administrative and clerical support.
  • Maintain school information systems, ensuring accurate data and records.
  • Manage pupil attendance systems.
  • Undertake routine financial administration processes.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4+/ C+), maths (grade 4+/ C+))