School Business Administration Apprenticeship - Bishop Young C of E Academy

Bishop Young C of E Academy are looking for a career driven and enthusiastic apprentice to join their busy team. Your role will be to act as part of the Admin Team to undertake a wide range of administrative tasks, using Microsoft Word & Excel and other databases and providing a comprehensive service to staff, students and governors.

What you'll do

• Staffing the main and student reception and acting as one of the first points of contact for visitors, staff and students
• To answer the school telephone and deal with queries as required
• To deal with such contacts in the appropriate records and ensuring that callers are directed to the correct place in an efficient, effective and pleasant manner
• Producing and collating manual and computer-generated periodic reports, booklets, brochures, leaflets,marketing materials, etc.
• Carrying out general office duties including but not limited to; whole school mail merges; typing/word

processing; photocopying, collating, filing of records and paperwork; dealing with daily post (in and out)

• Creating, maintaining and collating student reports/letters, including notification of detentions, praise letters, achievement records
• To maintain student records, both manual and ICT based
• To arrange transport for both students and staff as required
• Receiving and debt collecting payments for visits, trips and general sales from students and staff and recording these accordingly, refunding payments where necessary
• Being available to assist in other areas of school operations where workload allows/dictates
• Any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the headteacher
• Undertaking all the necessary training in order to carry out the above tasks effectively
• To carry out all tasks giving due regard to confidentiality of information and security of monies and property
• Demonstrate a high standard of personal and professional conduct and uphold public trust in the school by

maintaining a high standard of ethics and behaviour both in and out of the workplace

• To carry out break and lunch duties in accordance with the duty rotas

Abbey MAT responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall aims and values of the academy and Trust, appreciate and support the roles of other members of the wider team and attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Comply with all academy and Trust policies and procedures including child protection, safeguarding, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you have responsibility, or come into contact, including adhering to all specified procedures
• To promote and adhere to principles underpinning equalities in terms of employment and service delivery to ensure that colleagues are treated, and services deliver, in a fair and consistent manner

Training

• School Business Administration level 3
• 20% off the job training
• Tutor support via online platform

After the apprenticeship

• Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent)

Things to consider

• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About the employer

At Bishop Young Academy it is our fundamental belief that all children have an entitlement to high-quality education and we are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning, pastoral care and additional opportunities for our students to enable them to flourish academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally in a supportive and caring environment.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 8am- 4pm - term time only

(possible flexibility for a 7:30-3:30pm pattern)

• Start date: 23 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year