Apprentice Administrator

The Meadows Primary Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadows Primary Academy is looking for a motivated Business Administration Apprentice/Receptionist. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in administration within a supportive primary school environment. As an apprentice, you'll engage in essential operational tasks that contribute to the school's mission of providing high-quality education.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension

Generous holiday entitlement (37 days, rising to 39 after 5 years)

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount schemes for teachers and support staff

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for professional growth through our Institute of Education

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individuals seeking to start a career in administration.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations, including data entry and communication with parents and staff.
• Perform general administrative and reception duties.

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice/Receptionist to join The Meadows Primary Academy!

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to start their career in administration and gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school environment. You will support daily operations, including data entry, communication with parents and staff, and general administrative and reception duties.

Shaw Education Trust comprises diverse and growing schools, including Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, all committed to improving the lives of young people. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity dedicated to transforming lives, we provide education to children of all ages and abilities. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point.

We believe that everyone has the potential to be extraordinary!

Our primary schools within the trust pursue excellence through research, collaboration, and innovation. Our Trust-wide, 3D Primary curriculum and Digital Strategy aim to create inspiring and immersive learning experiences, enabling children to flourish in a caring and stimulating environment, fully prepared for their future.

We recognize the importance of high-quality teaching in primary education, which significantly impacts children's social and intellectual development. We also emphasize the vital role of home and school partnerships in laying strong foundations for children's success.

Unlike other MATs, we do not enforce a uniform curriculum. Instead, we support each school to develop a program that deepens knowledge, develops skills, and sparks curiosity.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, supporting students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, ensuring equal access to high-quality education for all.

Shaw Education Trust offers the following benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension
• Generous holiday entitlement (37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years), starting from your first day
• Electric Car Scheme
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Discount schemes for teachers and support staff
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth through our Institute of Education

We are committed to providing a rewarding employment experience, with access to various professional development courses, guidance from experienced leaders, and opportunities to work across different schools within the Trust.

Working Hours: Full time, 8am - 4pm, term time only plus 5 INSET days (39 weeks per year)

Contract Type: Apprentice, approximately 18-month fixed term