Business Administration Apprentice

St Bernadette’s RC Primary (Brinnington); Stockport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School in Stockport is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to support the school office. The role offers a Level 3 apprenticeship pathway, under the supervision of the School Business Manager, and provides high‑quality administrative support while learning on the job.

The position is fixed term with term time hours, starting 5 October 2026. Applicants must be willing to undertake required safeguarding checks and contribute to a welcoming school

Qualifications

• Proactive reception and frontline customer service duties.
• Accurate clerical support and filing.
• Maintain student records in SIMS under guidance.
• Assist with attendance data and school payments.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for visitors and staff.
• Answer phones, take messages and transfer calls.
• Provide basic first aid support if trained.
• Maintain tidy, up-to-date information in reception area.
• Process mail, photocopying, scanning and filing tasks.
• Assist with attendance data entry and SIMS records.
• Support dinner bookings, trip payments and club registrations.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Reception duties

Communication

Education

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship

Tools

SIMS

School Spider

Office applications

Job description

St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School
Gorseway,
Off Foliage Road,
Brinnington,
Stockport
SK5 8AR
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

Business Administration Apprentice
Start Date: 5th October 2026
Salary: National Apprentice Rate under 18 yrs £8 per hour 18-20 yrs £10.25 21yrs and over £12.71
Hours: 31.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: term time Mon‑Thurs 9.30am‑4.30pm Friday 9.30am‑3.30pm
Contract type: Fixed Term duration of the apprenticeship
Closing date: 11th September 2026 9:00am
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. 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.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

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

Supporting Documents

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