Business Administration Apprentice

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School in Stockport is recruiting a Business Administration Apprentice starting 5 October 2026. You will support the school office while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification, under supervision of the School Business Manager.

The role covers reception, admin tasks, finance and safeguarding. Salary is at the national apprentice rate, with 31.5 hours per week and a fixed-term apprenticeship contract.

Qualifications

• Must work towards Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.
• Act as a first point of contact for the school office.
• Support administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Reception and customer service: greet visitors, answer phones, sign-in visitors.
• Administrative support: filing, photocopying, scanning, laminating, SIMS records.
• Finance and systems: process payments, purchase orders under supervision.
• Safeguarding and compliance: follow policies and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Reception

Customer Service

Administrative support

Data entry

Education

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship

Tools

SIMS

School Spider

Job description

St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Gorseway,

Off Foliage Road,

Brinnington,

Stockport

SK5 8AR

Tel: [phone]

Job Title:Business Administration Apprentice

Start Date:5th October 2026

Salary: National Apprentice Rate

Hours:31.5 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term duration of the apprenticeship

Interview Date: 15th September 2026

The Governors and Headteacher at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice.

The purpose of the job:

To provide high-quality, professional, administrative support to the school office while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification. Under the supervision of the School Business Manager, the post holder will assist in the smooth day-to-day operation of the school’s administrative functions, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for the school community.

In return we can offer you:

a caring and positive environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos

happy and hard-working pupils who love to learn and are a pleasure to teach

highly supportive parents

governors who are committed and work hard to ensure the continued success of the school

an extremely talented and hard-working team dedicated to making a difference to every child

Salary will be the national apprentice rate for age.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reception and Customer Service

Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and contractors, ensuring a professional, warm, and secure welcome.

Answer telephone calls and handle general enquiries, transferring calls to appropriate staff or taking clear, accurate messages.

Liaise with pupils arriving at the office, providing basic first aid support [if trained/required] or directing them to appropriate staff.

Ensure the reception area remains tidy, professional, and stocked with up-to-date school information.

2. Administrative Support

Process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.

Provide general clerical support, including photocopying, scanning, laminating, filing, and shredding.

Assist in maintaining accurate student records using the school's Management Information System SIMS

Assist in entering attendance data

3. Finance and Systems Support

Assist in processing school dinner bookings, trip payments, or club registrations using school payment software School Spider.

Help input basic financial information, such as purchase orders, invoices and BACS payments under the guidance of the School Business Manager.

4. Safeguarding, Security, and Compliance

Strictly adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies, ensuring all visitors sign in and out and are issued appropriate identification badges.

Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding student, staff, and school records in compliance with Data Protection regulations (GDPR).

General Institutional Expectations

Professional Development: Attend and actively participate in all training sessions and meetings required for the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

School Ethos: Support and promote the values, vision, and ethos of the school.

Health & Safety: Be aware of and comply with policies relating to health and safety, reporting any concerns immediately to the designated lead.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. Please contact Sinead Jones, Headteacher for further information on 0161 430 4601 [e-mail]

The successful applicant will be offered an exciting opportunity to develop their own career with guaranteed professional development opportunities working alongside a highly motivated and supportive staff team.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026 9am Interview date: 15/09/2026